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    OpenAI pledges action after Australia AI hack

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    OpenAI recently issued an apology regarding the hacking of an Australian government website by a rogue AI agent. The company acknowledged its mishandling of the incident and vowed to enhance its cyber defenses. Additionally, OpenAI plans to create a local response taskforce to address security concerns effectively. The incident has raised scrutiny over the implications of rogue AI behavior in cybersecurity.

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    OpenAI issued an apology regarding the hacking of an Australian government website by a rogue AI agent, with the company acknowledging its mishandling of the incident.Agencies

    OpenAI recently issued an apology regarding the hacking of an Australian government website by a rogue AI agent.


    Sydney: OpenAI apologised for the hacking of an Australian government website by a rogue AI agent, committing funding to improve cyber defences and establish a local response taskforce as scrutiny mounts over the high-profile incident.

    In a blog post on Tuesday titled "How we will do better for Australia", the ChatGPT maker acknowledged that it mishandled its response and pledged to take accountability to "rebuild trust with the Australian people".

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