OpenAI Wants to ‘Patch the Planet’ (With Its Own AI)

According to Gizmodo, the PHP flaws, known as PHP2Shell, were reportedly discovered using OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol[2]. Gizmodo reports that, if exploited, the flaws would allow hackers to take control of web servers[3].OpenAI says that Calif identified a critical flaw using GPT‑5.6 Sol as part of our Patch the Planet initiative, with Wiz also independently discovering and reporting both vulnerabilities[4]. The company wrote on X that it considers the bug "one of the most impactful vulnerabilities in recent memory."[1]Gizmodo reports that OpenAI's proposal sketches out a blueprint for cybersecurity professionals to coordinate and find solutions with vulnerable organizations, government agencies, and other concerned parties[3]. According to Gizmodo, OpenAI would devote $1 billion to subsidize access to Daybreak, its cybersecurity auditing platform[3]. Data Studios notes that this is not a $1 billion cash grant[5].Gizmodo also reports that OpenAI warned the PHP issues were "among several significant vulnerabilities" it has already found, "and we expect similar findings to increase sharply in the coming months."[2]AI Weekly reports that the program's dashboard shows 68 codebases under review, 1,995 issues found, 679 patches written, and 466 accepted upstream as of October 21[6].Data Studios reports that Patch the Planet was originally introduced on June 22, 2026.[5] In Gizmodo's view, OpenAI is framing itself as a modernizing force[3].