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SoftBank and OpenAI launch AI-driven cybersecurity service in Japan

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SoftBank (SoftBank Group Corp.) has announced the launch of "Patching as a Service," a cybersecurity solution leveraging OpenAI's technology, on June 16. The service aims to protect Japan's critical infrastructure by assessing vulnerabilities and providing repair planning support, based on SoftBank's internal experience using OpenAI for system evaluations. SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son highlighted the growing threat of AI-powered cyberattacks, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also commented on the partnership.

Why this matters

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  • International coverage

Key facts

  • SoftBank and OpenAI jointly launched an AI-driven cybersecurity solution called 'Patching as a Service'.Confirmed by multiple sources · IT之家, Phys.org, The Next Web, Impress Watch, 36氪
  • The service is designed to protect Japan's critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.Confirmed by multiple sources · IT之家, The Next Web, Impress Watch, 36氪
  • The solution is built on OpenAI's technology and incorporates SoftBank's operational experience.Confirmed by multiple sources · IT之家, Phys.org, The Next Web, Impress Watch
  • SoftBank previously used OpenAI's technology internally for large-scale system assessments, achieving good results in identifying vulnerabilities.Reported by a single source · IT之家

How outlets framed it

The Chinese sources focus on the technical details of the 'Patching as a Service' solution and quote Sam Altman, emphasizing AI's role in both attacking and defending critical infrastructure. The US sources highlight the business partnership between SoftBank and OpenAI and quote Masayoshi Son's stark warning about Japan's vulnerability, framing it as a defensive measure for national critical infrastructure. The Japanese source explicitly states the goal of 'protecting Japan' and mentions the service will be offered to specific companies supporting critical infrastructure.

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