OpenAI hands Ukraine a free AI system to guard its hospitals and power plants from hackers
It runs on its own—spotting flaws in Kyiv's networks and sealing them before intruders slip in—and arrives as Russia keeps striking the same targets by air.
US tech giant OpenAI has extended free access to its advanced cybersecurity system and the most potent artificial intelligence model to Ukraine's government, according to a Ukrainian defense outlet. The agreement, unveiled alongside the UN General Assembly, aims to provide a "cyber shield" for critical infrastructure targeted by Russia, such as hospitals and power plants.
The system, named Daybreak, autonomously scans digital systems, identifies vulnerabilities, and aids specialists in fortifying them. In 2025, Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) recorded nearly 6,000 cyberattacks. The deal includes access to OpenAI's flagship GPT 5.6 Sol model, built for complex tasks like programming, research, and cybersecurity.
British former chancellor and OpenAI's head for countries, George Osborne, emphasized the importance of protecting civilian infrastructure from both physical and digital threats. Analysts praised the deal as beneficial but not entirely novel, noting that Western tech firms have been supporting Ukraine in various ways, including providing AI tools from their competitors.
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