# OpenAI Cuts Off Researchers' Access to Limited Cyber Program

TechCrunch reports that OpenAI revoked access for researchers to a restricted cyber program, a move that surprised the affected parties. The program was designed to explore defensive uses of AI in cybersecurity. This matters because it raises questions about transparency and collaboration in AI safety research.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/19/researchers-complain-that-openai-revoked-their-access-to-limited-cyber-program/) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:46:14 +0000