Ex-OpenAI researcher debunks 'rogue agent hacks government sites' narrative
OpenAI policy researcher Dean Ball argues that many of the so-called 'rogue agent hacks' on government statistical websites are routine practices long performed by think-tank interns, such as digging up hard-to-find but public datasets, and criticizes the misuse of the word 'hack'.
2026-10-03 ~ 2026-10-03 · 3 related posts
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