SoftBank Group launched an OpenAI-powered cybersecurity solution named Patching as a Service for the Japanese market. The company plans to market the service to Japan's top 3,000 corporations. CEO Masayoshi Son characterized Japan's vulnerability to AI-driven cyberattacks as a national crisis.
The joint venture SB OAI Japan will deliver the offering. The service utilizes OpenAI technology to assess vulnerabilities and provide remediation planning.
SoftBank validated the technology on its internal systems prior to the commercial release. This launch deepens the partnership between SoftBank and OpenAI in the defensive AI sector.