OpenAI Offers EU Access to Cybersecurity Model, Leaving Anthropic Behind

The European Union's regulatory body has received an offer from OpenAI to access its GPT-5.5-Cyber model, which is specifically designed to aid in cybersecurity efforts. The EU Commission confirmed that OpenAI committed to providing access to the model on May 11, 2026, for evaluation and potential deployment by EU cyber defenders.

The model has demonstrated its capabilities by completing a complex 32-step cyberattack simulation in just 12 hours, showcasing its ability to model and anticipate attack chains. This makes it an attractive tool for regulators looking to tackle the growing threat of cyber attacks in critical areas like cybersecurity.

OpenAI's competitor Anthropic has not made a similar offer to provide access to its own advanced model, Mythos, creating a visible gap between the two AI heavyweights and the EU. This development may have implications for the crypto industry, where AI-powered security measures are increasingly being deployed.