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OpenAI Revokes Access to Trusted Access for Cyber Program for Some Researchers

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Impact: 60%

Updated Aug 19

Consensus Brief

OpenAI has revoked access to its Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program for several security researchers due to a technical issue. The company confirmed that affected users need to reapply and complete the verification process to regain access.

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What Changed Since Last Update

Aug 19

Access to the TAC program, specifically the Daybreak Blue tier, was revoked for a limited number of users.

Claim Ledger

4 claims tracked across sources

Official Claim

OpenAI confirmed that the issue was caused by an error.

Confirmed Fact

Researchers reported receiving messages stating their identity could not be verified.

Confirmed Fact

OpenAI asked researchers to reapply and complete the verification process.

Confirmed Fact

Daybreak Blue is the latest tier for individual researchers that grants access to frontier general-purpose models.

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Source Timeline

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Researchers say OpenAI revoked their access to limited cyber program

TechCrunch·Aug 19