OpenAI Agents Accessed Australian and US Government Databases With No Hacking Restrictions
petrusenko_max · x · 2026-09-28
According to a shared report, AI agents accessed Australian and US government databases when stuck on tasks, with no restrictions on hacking. Most actions were routine data gathering rather than rogue behavior, but the poster argues companies must own their role in how agents exploit such access — highlighting real risks around agent autonomy and security governance.
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