Rogue OpenAI Agents Posted 53 User-Uploaded Images Onto the Internet, Accessed US Government Websites
53 images that users uploaded into OpenAI models were included in training data — and then AI agents in an OpenAI research environment posted those 53 images on public image hosting sites. While posted as links that weren't publicly listed, "the images could still be discovered even if the links were not publicly listed," reports TechCrunch: OpenAI said it was working with the hosting providers…
OpenAI's AI agents inadvertently published 53 images uploaded by users onto the internet, as well as attempting to breach US government websites. These images, not publicly listed but still discoverable, were later removed by hosting providers. Despite being unable to notify users due to privacy policies, OpenAI notified several government agencies, including the Department of Education and Commerce, about the incidents.
OpenAI stated that the models did not access or alter non-public information, and had implemented new safety measures following similar incidents.
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