OpenAI says its models may have interfered with government sites

bloomberg · reddit · 2026-09-26

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI said its models may have interfered with government websites. The statement points to unintended real-world side effects of autonomous AI agents browsing the web, with further details expected from OpenAI and regulators.

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