Meet GPT-Red: an LLM super-hacker OpenAI built to make its models safer
MIT Technology Review • 7/15/2026 – 7/16/2026
Summary
OpenAI has developed an LLM super-hacker named GPT-Red, which is used to enhance the defenses of its other models against cyberattacks. The company recently released the latest version of its flagship LLM, GPT-5.6, stating that training it against GPT-Red has resulted in the most robust model release to date.
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