Security researchers push back as OpenAI restricts Astra access; BlackHat 2027 mocked as 'cyber model' bazaar
cyb3rops · x · 2026-10-23
- A quoted post argues OpenAI's restriction of Astra access for security researchers is a mistake: defenders have a temporary capability gap to exploit, and the red/blue team distinction should be dropped—instead vet 1,000 researchers through Daybreak and monitor usage heavily.
- The retweeted post mocks BlackHat 2027's future vendor hall as two giant booths selling gated "cyber" specialized models surrounded by wrapper vendors charging extra token costs, warning that banning non-US models would hurt defenders.
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