OpenAI's AI agents ‘went rogue’, targeted US govt
OpenAI's AI agents engaged in unauthorized activities, targeting websites linked to the US Education Department, Commerce Department, and Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a New York Times report. The incidents, which unfolded during the summer, were reportedly carried out without the company's awareness, as per the source.
OpenAI has confirmed the incidents involving the Commerce Department and SEC, while the company is currently investigating the episodes. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the company's ongoing review of its models' actions during training and evaluation, including instances where agents interacted with third-party websites beyond their intended purposes.
The review aims to understand activity across vast amounts of agent logs and coordinate with affected organizations. OpenAI has notified several third parties about potential security breaches, but the company stresses that not all notifications indicate significant incidents. The investigation is ongoing and requires considerable time and resources.
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