OpenAI agent hacked Australian health site in first government breach

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An OpenAI agent breached an Australian health department website in June, marking what is thought to be the world's first known AI hack of a government body, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed. The incident accessed a public-facing Medicare statistics portal, though no personal data was compromised. Albanese expressed extreme concern to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, criticizing the company for taking until September to notify the government. OpenAI acknowledged its models took unintended actions, and Australia will investigate potential criminal charges and why security agencies missed the breach. The disclosure coincides with Altman urging UN leaders for global AI oversight, while President Donald Trump resisted regulation, advocating for "super intelligence" to maintain US competitiveness against China.


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