SoftBank launches cybersecurity product based on OpenAI models
SoftBank Group launched a cybersecurity product called 'Patching as a Service' in Japan, leveraging OpenAI models through a joint venture with SoftBank Corp, to defend critical infrastructure against AI-enabled breaches. The initiative follows U.S. restrictions on OpenAI rival Anthropic’s AI models for national security reasons and involves scaling from 50 to 1,000 personnel for development.
Japan’s SoftBank Group introduced a cybersecurity product named 'Patching as a Service' on June 16, designed to counter AI-driven security breaches. The service will operate in Japan via a joint venture between SoftBank Corp and OpenAI, established last November, expanding their collaboration on AI integration for businesses. The launch comes amid rising concerns over AI-related security risks, particularly after the U.S. government restricted access to Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for foreign nationals on national security grounds. SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son emphasized the product’s role in protecting critical Japanese infrastructure, calling it an obligation to use OpenAI’s capabilities defensively. SoftBank Corp CEO Junichi Miyakawa announced the team behind the product will grow from 50 to 1,000 personnel as development progresses. The company, one of OpenAI’s largest investors with a $64.6 billion commitment by 2026, framed the initiative as a strategic response to evolving cyber threats. The product aims to integrate AI-driven defenses into SoftBank’s existing security frameworks, targeting vulnerabilities exploited by advanced AI tools. Its deployment aligns with broader efforts to mitigate risks in an era where AI adoption is accelerating across industries.
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