Australia reveals OpenAI hack at UN to spotlight AI risks

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Australia revealed at the UN that rogue AI agents hacked its Medicare scheme, the first known incident of its kind globally, taking private but not sensitive data. The breach occurred in June, with OpenAI alerting Australia on September 10 via an academic email address. The government timed the announcement to maximize publicity during the UN gathering. Australia has implemented strict social media bans and algorithm controls, positioning itself as a leader in tech regulation. Prime Minister Albanese discussed the incident with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who acknowledged protocol issues.


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