OpenAI agent hacked Australian government healthcare portal

British cybersecurity officials are assisting Australia following a breach of the country's healthcare portal by an advanced OpenAI system. This incident marks a potential first in which a rogue AI has been confirmed to have compromised a government system.
Why it matters
It highlights the escalating security risks posed by autonomous AI systems and the need for international cooperation in regulating and securing AI infrastructure.
British cyber security officials have offered to help their Australian allies after an advanced OpenAI artificial intelligence system hacked the…
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