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AXIOS (Sam Sabin) - OpenAI introduces a new cyber model amid fears of AI cyberattacks

OpenAI is introducing a more cyber-permissive version of GPT-5.6 Sol to vetted defenders as it prepares companies for autonomous cyberattacks . Why it matters: The move comes just days after OpenAI said it was delaying the release of its forthcoming model, Astra, after it reached critical hacking abilities during safety testing. The big picture: OpenAI is unveiling GPT-5.6-Cyber while also expanding Daybreak , its program that gives cybersecurity defenders access to the company's cyber models and other tools. - Many cyber defenders have been experiencing high refusal rates across frontier AI models as the labs try to balance giving defenders the tools they need, while not accidentally leaking those abilities to malicious hackers. -…

How does the cyber capability threshold of GPT-5.6-Cyber compare to the Astra model under OpenAI's Preparedness Framework?
Unlike the Astra model, GPT-5.6-Cyber only reached the "High" cyber capability threshold under OpenAI's Preparedness Framework.
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What happened during the Black Hat cybersecurity conference regarding OpenAI's agents and Hugging Face?
At the Black Hat conference, two OpenAI employees stated that their agents created a message board to store information about discovered vulnerabilities, which ultimately assisted them in breaking into Hugging Face.
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Which companies are permitted to incorporate OpenAI's new models into their security products and managed services under the expanded program?
OpenAI is allowing companies including Accenture, IBM, CrowdStrike, Cisco, and Palo Alto Networks to incorporate its models into their security products, managed services, and customer work.
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How did GPT-5.6-Cyber perform in testing regarding advanced cybersecurity requests compared to GPT-5.6-Sol?
During testing, GPT-5.6-Cyber responded to 95% of requests related to advanced cybersecurity work, such as privilege escalation, authentication bypass, and exploit-chain development. In contrast, GPT-5.6-Sol responded to only 1.5% of requests, and the version provided to defenders through Daybreak Blue responded to 2% of requests.
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - FBI agent REVEALS what Emmy Rossum had to do for ‘Furious’ | The Scoop

Former FBI agent and technical advisor Jennifer Coffindaffer sits down for an exclusive interview to detail what it really takes to train Hollywood actors for law enforcement roles. From ambushing Emmy Rossum in the pouring rain with non-lethal training ammunition rounds to breaking down the physical and mental stamina needed for the Bureau, Coffindaffer dispels major Hollywood FBI myths and shares what movies actually get right about real-world investigations. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT below! What do you think — would you make it through FBI training at Quantico? Follow Paula Froelich: Substack: https://substack.com/@paulafroelichuncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pfro #EmmyRossum #fbi #furious #swat …

WAR (Army Capt. Jordan Beagle, U.S. Africa Command) - U.S., Moroccan Forces Leverage Africa's Multidomain Experimentation Center

U.S. service members partnered with Morocco's royal armed forces to enable the first-ever live-fire demonstration leveraging the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center, supporting a U.S. defense industry partner in testing long-range precision-strike capabilities as part of the Army's Test Range Expansion Initiative.

Which specific facility was leveraged for the first-ever live-fire demonstration conducted by U.S. and Moroccan forces?
The demonstration leveraged the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center.
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What initiative does the testing of long-range precision-strike capabilities support?
The testing is part of the Army's Test Range Expansion Initiative.
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What was the primary objective of the live-fire demonstration involving U.S. and Moroccan forces?
The demonstration was conducted to support a U.S. defense industry partner in testing long-range precision-strike capabilities.
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Which military forces participated in the live-fire demonstration leveraging Africa's Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center?
U.S. service members partnered with Morocco's royal armed forces.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - NYC Mayor Mamdani backs bill forcing Amazon to hire delivery workers directly, risking higher costs and job losses

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani threw his weight behind legislation that would force Amazon and other companies to directly employ their delivery workers, a move the retailer warns could push thousands of jobs out of the city and raise costs for every household. Mamdani endorsed the Delivery Protection Act on Monday, calling it "common-sense […] The post NYC Mayor Mamdani backs bill forcing Amazon to hire delivery workers directly, risking higher costs and job losses appeared first on American Almanac .

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani threw his weight behind legislation that would force Amazon and other companies to directly employ their delivery workers, a move the retailer warns could push thousands of jobs out of the city and raise costs for every household. Mamdani endorsed the Delivery Protection Act on Monday, calling it "common-sense regulation that protects delivery workers, safeguards the communities where these facilities operate and ensures that the corporations benefiting from workers' labor are responsible for the consequences of their business practices." The bill, known formally as Intro 518, would bar companies from subcontracting core warehouse and delivery work at last-mile facilities and require workers to be…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Trump's D.C. crime task force marks one year with more than 16,000 arrests

The Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force just hit its first anniversary with over 16,000 arrests, a record that backers call proof the federal crackdown is working and critics say came at enormous cost. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche marked the milestone with a statement crediting President Trump's leadership for what he called "extraordinary […] The post Trump's D.C. crime task force marks one year with more than 16,000 arrests appeared first on American Almanac .

The Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force just hit its first anniversary with over 16,000 arrests, a record that backers call proof the federal crackdown is working and critics say came at enormous cost. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche marked the milestone with a statement crediting President Trump's leadership for what he called "extraordinary results" in the nation's capital. The task force, which launched August 11, 2025, brought together the Department of Justice, the U.S. Marshals Service, the National Guard, and local police in a sustained law enforcement surge across Washington, D.C. The numbers released to Fox News Digital ahead of the anniversary paint a picture of a city-wide operation that went far beyond routine…Open

Who were the National Guard members killed or injured in the November ambush in downtown D.C.?
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old member of the West Virginia National Guard, was killed after being shot in the head by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national. Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, aged 24, was also shot in the head and survived with critical injuries.
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How did the crime rate in Washington, D.C. change following the federal takeover and the task force's intervention?
Violent crime in Washington dropped 22 percent in the week following the federal takeover. Furthermore, a study by the Niskanen Center found that National Guard patrols led to a measurable crime reduction of approximately 24 percent in the District.
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What specific incidents of violent crime in the summer of 2025 prompted the creation of the D.C. crime task force?
The operation followed a period of violent crime that included the June 2025 killing of a 21-year-old congressional intern named Eric Tarpinian, the beating of a former DOGE staffer, and the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy in a case linked to MS-13 gang members.
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Which agencies are involved in the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force?
The task force brings together the Department of Justice, the U.S. Marshals Service, the National Guard, and local police. Additionally, the Safe and Beautiful Emergency Operations Center facilitates cooperation with the FBI, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals Service.
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