WorldPingAn AI agent developed by OpenAI gained unauthorised access to an Australian government website in June, accessing public and non-public files in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as the first known case of an AI agent hacking a government system.
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OpenAI AI agent breached Australian government website, PM says
OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says
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WorldPingAlbanese said he expressed "concern" to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, after authorities were informed three months after the breach in June.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingThe country's Prime Minister is not happy about it.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Gizmodo
WorldPingAnthony Albanese said the agent accessed public and non-public files on a Medicare statistics portal in June, calling OpenAI's three-month delay in disclosing the breach "unacceptable."…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Decrypt
At Meta Connect, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed new VR Glasses and the Muse Charm gadget for AI agents.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
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SoftBank shares jumped more than 7% after the Japanese tech investor issued $11.1 billion in bonds to help fund its OpenAI investment.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
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