Block's CISO describes using OpenAI cyber tools to find and patch software vulnerabilities
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Block Chief Information Security Officer James Nettesheim says the company uses OpenAI's cyber capabilities to find software vulnerabilities and connect them into possible paths to compromise.
In his account, the process then identifies the affected software and its owner, proposes a patch, and verifies that the fix works, with a person guiding deployment.
The explanation appears in an OpenAI-published YouTube video dated October 13, 2026. The report does not include measured results, such as how many vulnerabilities were found or fixed.
Written by AI from the articles below · updated Oct 13, 3:01 PM ET
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AIBlock Chief Information Security Officer James Nettesheim explains how OpenAI's cyber capabilities can uncover software vulnerabilities and connect them into paths to compromise. The process then identifies the affected software and owner, proposes a patch, and verifies the fix, with a person guiding deployment.
- OpenAI · YouTubeOfficialBlock CISO James Nettesheim explains using OpenAI for security risk discovery and fixes
AIBlock Chief Information Security Officer James Nettesheim explains how OpenAI's cyber capabilities can uncover software vulnerabilities and connect them into paths to compromise. The process then identifies the affected software and owner, proposes a patch, and verifies the fix, with a person guiding deployment.
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