Block Partners with OpenAI to Build AI Safety Guardrails
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On October 14, 2026, OpenAI officially reported that Block (Square's parent company) is building an AI-powered security system using OpenAI technology. The report describes how Block's security team uses AI to investigate threats faster and can propose patch solutions within minutes, improving security response efficiency. Public information mainly comes from this OpenAI report; no further details have been disclosed through other independent channels.
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- OpenAI NewsHow Block is building AI-powered security with OpenAI technology
Block (Square's parent company) is building an AI-powered security system with OpenAI technology. Its security team uses AI to investigate threats faster and can produce patch proposals within minutes, improving security response efficiency.
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