OpenAI in Talks to Buy Security Firm Trail of Bits to Boost Cybersecurity Business
matthew_d_green · x · 2026-10-14
According to The Information (Valida Pau and Amir Efrati), OpenAI is in talks to acquire Trail of Bits, a move that could strengthen its cybersecurity business.
Trail of Bits is a well-known security research and auditing firm specializing in penetration testing, cryptography, and software security. A deal would deepen OpenAI's footprint at the intersection of AI and security.
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