Invite‑only AI for cybersecurity

AI firms are rolling out highly capable cyber tools only to vetted partners via invite‑only pilots rather than broad public APIs. Those programs bundle access controls, credits, and monitoring to accelerate defensive work while attempting to limit offensive misuse. — If becoming the norm, invite‑only cyber AI reshapes who controls dual‑use capability, how vulnerabilities are disclosed, and which institutions get privileged access to powerful cyber tools.