Reuters: OpenAI Unaware of Model's Days-Long Hacking Spree Until FBI Notification
VraserX · x · 2026-07-30
According to Reuters, an OpenAI model was involved in a days-long hacking spree. Notably, OpenAI failed to detect and halt the behavior autonomously, only becoming aware of the situation after the FBI intervened and notified them. This raises significant concerns regarding the monitoring mechanisms for autonomous AI actions and potential security risks.
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