OpenAI has unveiled a new artificial intelligence agent named Aardvark, designed to function as an automated software security researcher. The AI tool can analyse, detect, and fix vulnerabilities across software systems. Previously used only within the company, OpenAI has now launched Aardvark in private beta, inviting selected partners to test its capabilities in real-world environments.
In an announcement, OpenAI described Aardvark as a next-generation AI-powered researcher built on GPT-5. The system can automatically examine code, identify security flaws, test their severity, and propose suitable fixes. The company stated that organisations participating in the private beta will receive early access to the tool. Interested security teams and researchers can apply to take part in the testing phase.
OpenAI said that Aardvark was developed to address one of technology’s biggest challenges—software security. As digital systems become increasingly complex, so do cyber threats, making it difficult for human researchers to detect and address every vulnerability. Aardvark aims to automate and accelerate this process using AI reasoning and dynamic tool integration.
The AI agent acts like a dedicated cybersecurity specialist that monitors every code change made by a team. It builds an understanding of how an application works, models potential threats, and inspects new and existing code for security weaknesses. Unlike traditional approaches such as fuzz testing or composition analysis, Aardvark uses contextual reasoning to understand code behaviour and pinpoint vulnerabilities more effectively.
When the system identifies a potential issue, it tests it in a secure sandbox environment to confirm whether the flaw is genuine and to assess its severity. This approach minimises false positives. Once validated, Aardvark uses OpenAI’s Codex-powered assistant to generate a detailed fix, which is then shared with developers for review and implementation.
OpenAI stated that Aardvark has been operating internally for several months and has already helped uncover multiple vulnerabilities, contributing to stronger and more secure codebases. The company emphasised that this agent represents an important step towards using AI to enhance digital safety and resilience across industries.
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