CHATGPT HACKING
US states sue AI giant OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults
Eight US states have initiated lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging violations of consumer protection laws on various grounds. The accusations include harming children and misleading adults in a pursuit of profit. OpenAI's ChatGPT is claimed to provide dangerous advice and encourage harmful behavior among teenagers. The lawsuits assert that OpenAI has relied on inadequate safety testing for its chatbot products.
Behind AI industry's call for independent reviews, a fight over what gets made public
Experts have said independence of evaluators is a concern as Anthropic and OpenAI choose who gets to carry out the reviews. Reuters is reporting details of these negotiations between the evaluators and the AI labs for the first time.
A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face
The episodes have highlighted the vulnerabilities in AI security and raised questions over how the fast-growing technology can be developed safely as its usage becomes more widespread globally.
OpenAI denies firing researchers over AI safety warnings
OpenAI has addressed the dismissal of three former safety researchers who voiced concerns over artificial intelligence safety. The company clarified that these terminations stemmed from a breach of trust rather than safety matters. The researchers highlighted alarming changes in corporate culture regarding safety priorities. Moving forward, OpenAI intends to establish contracts with independent safety assessors, as the conversation around AI safety remains polarized among industry experts.
Chinese developer makes ARTEX AI agent closed-source after Korean bank hack
The Chinese developer of ARTEX said they have converted the AI agent to a closed-source project after cybersecurity firms identified it as a tool used in a recent cyberattack campaign against South Korean banks.
Fired security researchers accuse OpenAI of 'chilling' safety efforts
Three former OpenAI security researchers on Thursday accused the ChatGPT-maker of firing them for warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence, reigniting the debate over safety at a company whose software has been involved in security breaches. If OpenAI's researchers can no longer sound the alarm or work with outside parties, "we are all at greater risk that something truly catastrophic will happen," the researchers' letter warns.
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Anthropic tells Australia it's open to laws requiring reporting of AI agent hacks
Anthropic insists that its products have not compromised Australian government systems amid ongoing inquiries. Executives of the company voiced support for potential data breach disclosure regulations in response to a parliamentary investigation. Meanwhile, content creators pushed back against proposed copyright law adjustments intended to aid AI firms in utilizing Australian content. Officials affirmed that existing copyright statutes are adequate to address the needs of the AI industry.
DigiLocker seeks private partners, Slurrp Farm's fundraise plans
DigiLocker is set to bring more institutions onto its platform with the help of private AI integrators. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
OpenAI alerts more than 100 groups about rogue AI agent activity
OpenAI has informed more than 100 organizations about incidents involving unauthorized activity tied to its AI agents, according to a blog post by the ChatGPT maker, as AI labs face mounting scrutiny over rogue AI agent activity.
OpenAI sacks 3 researchers over leaking 'sensitive' info, ChatGPT maker alerts over 100 organizations about rogue AI agent activity
ChatGPT maker has been conducting a broad review of the activities of its AI models after the accidental hacking of Hugging Face. OpenAI is searching through roughly 50 petabytes of data as it works to understand the full scope of its rogue agent activity.
OpenAI Dots: Sam Altman’s unveiled ChatGPT AI personal agent, how does it work and what can it do for users?
OpenAI has launched Dots, an innovative personal AI agent designed to perform tasks autonomously with minimal user input. Equipped to manage projects, schedule meetings, and oversee budgets, Dots operate seamlessly in the background using the advanced GPT-6 Astra model for accurate task execution. Furthermore, users can establish custom safety measures, ensuring specific actions require necessary approvals. This initiative reflects OpenAI's commitment to advancing AI technologies for businesses and consumers alike.
OpenAI pledges action after Australia AI hack
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.
OpenAI takes on Meta with always-on Dots agent in enterprise AI push
OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled always-on agents called Dots that chase user goals across apps on their own, deepening its push into the lucrative enterprise market and pitting it against Meta in the race to sell AI that can work
Anthropic says rogue AI agents pose uncertain legal risk for the company
Anthropic could face legal claims from customers and users over the actions of rogue artificial intelligence agents, though the legal framework is uncertain, the company said in the prospectus for its stock market debut seen by Reuters.
OpenAI apologies for Australian government website hack, pledges to rebuild trust
(Updates throughout with more details of blog post)- OpenAI apologised for the hacking of an Australian government website by a rogue AI agent, committing funding to improve
AI debate assumes a darker edge after OpenAI agents raid ChatGPT database, leak user images
The latest discoveries have lent a sharper edge to the debate over whether increasingly capable AI systems can be effectively monitored and controlled. OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei have called for a more measured pace of AI development and caution in pursuing recursive self-improvement.
AI agents take over online shopping: Ecommerce firms rethink pricing, verification
India’s ecommerce and digital platforms are preparing for a surge in personal AI agents that could increasingly make shopping decisions and transactions for consumers, forcing companies to rethink pricing, customer engagement and bot verification.
OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges
OpenAI's ongoing battle also reflects a yawning gap between the strength of the models the company is testing and its capacity to oversee or even track their actions.
Australia steps up response to AI after OpenAI bot breaches health system database
The incursion on one of the country's most used government agencies may prompt a tougher stance as Australia readies AI-specific laws starting in 2027, adding pressure to Australia-US relations already tested by Canberra's teen social media ban, tech policy experts said.
Explained: How OpenAI breached a government website in Australia and what happens next
Australian PM Anthony Albanese said an OpenAI agent breached a government health website in July, accessing non-public Medicare data. Australia has launched an inquiry into the incident, including OpenAI’s delayed disclosure and how the breach went undetected.
Three out of four Americans say AI firms not doing enough to prevent disaster, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Three-quarters of Americans, some 73%, worry that AI companies haven't gone far enough to prevent AI from causing serious harm to society, as concerns grow about where the technology may lead, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
3 Indians breached OpenAI systems using Claude. What happened next?
Three Indian-origin cybersecurity researchers—Harsh Jaiswal, Mohan Pedhapati and Rahul Maini—used Anthropic’s Claude AI to demonstrate a chain of vulnerabilities that gave them access to OpenAI employee accounts and an internal GitHub repository, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
3 Indian-origin researchers used Claude to breach OpenAI systems in 72 hours
Three Indian-origin cybersecurity researchers at Hacktron AI used Anthropic’s Claude models while investigating vulnerabilities that ultimately gave them access to OpenAI employee accounts and a private GitHub environment, according to reports. Harsh Jaiswal, Mohan Pedhapati and Rahul Maini said the work took less than 72 hours and cost under $3,000 in AI tokens. OpenAI later awarded them a $6,500 bounty.
Chinese 'robot brain' startup sees ChatGPT-style breakthrough as soon as next year
Despite impressive hardware advances allowing Chinese humanoids to sprint, dance and do backflips on command, Chinese robot firms are increasingly focusing on the software that determines robots' intelligence and their economic productivity in real-world settings.
OpenAI, Microsoft executives' quotes on AI training threaten copyright defense, news outlets argue
OpenAI and its largest financial backer, Microsoft, have argued in the Manhattan federal court case that their AI training on millions of newspaper articles is protected as fair use because it transforms copyrighted material into new content and does not compete with or replace the news organizations' journalism.
From hallucinating AI chatbots to wiping out humanity: How did we get here?
The heads of America's leading AI labs came together in a rare show of unity over the weekend to call for a pause in the technology's development, warning that it
China's spy chief warns of national security risks from AI
The head of China's spy agency has warned that artificial intelligence endangers the country's national security, with foreign powers potentially using the technology to threaten social order. "Foreign intelligence agencies are deeply using technologies such as intelligent web crawlers, intelligent data mining, and intelligent profiling analysis to extensively collect and acquire sensitive information such as key national data, trade secrets, and citizens' personal privacy," Chen said.
SoftBank shares slide 13% after AI chiefs sound alarm on safety
The company plans a ¥1 trillion ($6.5 billion) retail bond issue and a $10 billion loan linked to OpenAI shares as it finances deals such as the acquisitions of ABB Robotics and DigitalBridge. SoftBank’s also floated plans to build data centers around the world.
Anthropic CEO seeks AI slowdown, tighter safety checks and global cooperation
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a slowdown in AI model development. He proposed a three-step plan involving independent evaluators and industry coordination. Leading AI executives like Sam Altman and Elon Musk agreed with this proposal. This call comes after recent incidents highlighting AI misuse and potential dangers. Amodei stressed balancing progress with robust safety measures and international cooperation.
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