The adverse effects of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the hands of criminals, enabling the creation of deep fakes and malware, have heightened the urgency for action.
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and Dall-e, has announced a $1 million cybersecurity grant program to enhance and measure the impact of AI-driven cybersecurity technologies.
The AI company has consistently emphasized the importance of AI regulation to thwart potentially malicious applications. In an ongoing digital arms race, OpenAI appears to be taking proactive measures to ensure positive forces do not lag behind.
OpenAI has presented a diverse range of project concepts, including creating honeypots to ensnare attackers, aiding developers in designing secure software and enhancing patch management procedures for optimal effectiveness.
The program’s objectives are evident, as stated by OpenAI in its official blog post: “Our aim is to foster the advancement of AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities for defenders through grants and additional assistance.“ The focus is on evaluating the efficacy of the AI models and determining methods to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities.
This groundbreaking initiative strives to achieve three key objectives. Firstly, it seeks to “empower the defenders” by leveraging AI capabilities and collaborative efforts to shift the…
