Japanese tech giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a new service using OpenAI technology to combat cyberattacks, which CEO Masayoshi Son describes as a significant threat to Japan’s infrastructure. The service will focus on diagnosing vulnerabilities and patching them for the country’s top 3,000 companies involved in critical sectors like airports and power systems. This initiative is part of a joint venture between SoftBank and OpenAI, aimed at developing AI solutions for the Japanese market. The announcement highlighted the increasing complexity of cyber threats due to AI, necessitating more advanced defenses. Although no financial details were disclosed, attendees of the Tokyo presentation were offered a free diagnosis. OpenAI’s chief, Sam Altman, was absent due to personal reasons, with chief researcher Mark Chen attending instead.
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Japan’s tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI ‘patches’ against cyberattacks
