Trail of Bits Could Be Acquired by OpenAI, Sources Say

OpenAI is reportedly exploring an acquisition of Trail of Bits, a company that has built its reputation around security audits for software and blockchain systems. Reports of the talks emerged this week, pointing to a possible expansion of OpenAI's footprint beyond its core artificial intelligence products. Details on the structure or value of any potential deal remain unclear. Neither OpenAI nor Trail of Bits has issued a public statement confirming negotiations. The reporting so far rests on accounts describing talks as active but not finalized. Trail of Bits has operated for years as a security research and auditing firm.