OpenAI extends cyber access to Ukraine for civilian defense

OpenAI announced it will provide the Government of Ukraine access to its Daybreak program, an AI tool designed to help identify software vulnerabilities and develop fixes more quickly for civilian infrastructure. Ukraine's cyber incident response team handled nearly 6,000 cyber incidents in 2025, including attacks on hospitals, energy systems, and telecommunications networks, creating urgent need for enhanced defensive capabilities. The Daybreak program gives cyber defenders access to advanced AI for authorized security work such as reviewing software, investigating suspicious activity, and testing vulnerability fixes. OpenAI has previously provided similar cyber defense access to other European countries, with documented success in identifying and fixing vulnerabilities.