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MIT ReviewJuly 15, 2026· 1 min read

Meet GPT-Red: an LLM super-hacker OpenAI built to make its models safer

OpenAI has created a tool called GPT-Red to test its language models against cyberattacks, and used it to improve the security of its latest model, GPT-5.6.

What happened

OpenAI built GPT-Red, an artificial 'hacker' that simulates cyberattacks to help its language models improve their defenses. This approach is called 'adversarial training'. GPT-Red automates the process of finding vulnerabilities in OpenAI's models.

Why it matters

For businesses, this means that OpenAI's language models are becoming more secure and less likely to be used for malicious purposes. This is especially important for companies that rely on language models for tasks like customer service or data analysis.

The takeaway

You can expect OpenAI's language models to become increasingly robust and secure, which could reduce the risk of cyberattacks on your business.

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