Japan’s SoftBank Group said it will launch a cybersecurity service in the country aimed at helping companies identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their digital defences, Jiji Press reports.
The service will use advanced artificial intelligence technology developed by OpenAI, the US company behind ChatGPT.
The Japanese technology group is seeking to support businesses as concerns grow over the potential misuse of increasingly sophisticated AI models, including Claude Mythos, developed by US start-up Anthropic.
The service will assess weaknesses in corporate security systems, assist companies in developing guidelines for applying software patches and recommend methods for implementing countermeasures.
SoftBank plans initially to offer the service to around 100 companies. The first users will include operators of critical infrastructure in sectors such as finance and telecommunications.
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