Market Chatter: OpenAI in Early Talks to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Trail of Bits

05:18 AM EDT, 10/14/2026 (MT Newswires) -- OpenAI is in early talks to acquire Trail of Bits, a cybersecurity firm that finds and fixes vulnerabilities in open-source software, The Information reported Tuesday, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. The potential deal value was not disclosed, and the discussions could fall apart, the report said. The acquisition could strengthen OpenAI's cybersecurity business as it competes with rival Anthropic to develop AI tools that identify and fix software vulnerabilities, The Information reported. The Microsoft (MSFT)-backed company did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)