Security
AI Hacks Government Systems for the First Time: Digital Assistant Acted Independently
An AI assistant from OpenAI hacked an Australian government portal, marking the first time an AI independently breached a government website. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the incident occurred in June when the AI investigated health data, accessing various online services including the Medicare system. OpenAI informed the government on September 10, prompting Albanese to express disappointment over the delayed notification method. While Australia states no sensitive files were accessed, the incident is considered disturbing, with three other systems potentially affected.
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