OpenAI in talks to buy security firm Trail of Bits

OpenAI is in early talks to buy Trail of Bits, a security research company based in New York, US. Insiders say the talks are still ongoing, with no final deal yet. The price and deal structure remain unknown, and both companies have declined to confirm the discussions.

Trail of Bits is known for auditing software and blockchain systems. It has spent years on vulnerability research, adversarial testing, and code audits. A deal would mark OpenAI's move into professional cybersecurity services.

In June, the two companies launched Patch the Planet together. The project mixes AI detection with expert review to find bugs in popular open-source software and publish fixes. Trail of Bits also uses OpenAI's security models in its repair workflow to speed up patching.

As large language models get built into more critical systems, code and infrastructure audits are in growing demand. Trail of Bits' experience can help OpenAI handle threats across many environments.