OpenAI is in early-stage negotiations to acquire cybersecurity firm Trail of Bits. The deal aims to bolster OpenAI's security infrastructure against risks like jailbreak attacks and data leaks as it advances its large language models. Trail of Bits brings expertise in system security and cryptographic audits. Specific financial terms remain undisclosed. This move highlights OpenAI's focus on strengthening foundational protections for its commercial deployments and enterprise services amid growing AI security challenges.