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OpenAI in early talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Trail of Bits

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The Information reports that OpenAI is in early talks to acquire Trail of Bits, a cybersecurity firm focused on finding and fixing vulnerabilities in open-source software. Founded in 2012, Trail of Bits has over 40 employees, and the acquisition would support OpenAI's efforts to build a substantial cybersecurity business.

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  1. Techmeme

    The Information : Sources: OpenAI is in early talks to buy Trail of Bits, which finds and fixes vulnerabilities in open-source software; founded in 2012, it has 40+ employees — OpenAI, which is trying to develop a substantial cybersecurity business, is in early talks to buy Trail of Bits …