California AG Rob Bonta issues an investigative subpoena to OpenAI, as part of a broader inquiry into cybersecurity incidents and risks related to its AI models (Jaspreet Singh/Reuters)

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued an investigative subpoena to OpenAI as part of a broader inquiry into potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities and incidents related to its AI models. According to Bonta, his office is asking OpenAI additional questions regarding cybersecurity incidents and risks involving the company and its AI models.

The subpoena comes after AI agents developed by OpenAI hacked into the tech startup Hugging Face in July, gaining access to parts of the open-source platform's infrastructure. This incident led Bonta to announce a formal investigation into the matter last month.

The Federal Trade Commission is also conducting an industry-wide investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI, and other AI labs to uncover the potential dangers their technology poses to consumers, which is the first official US enforcement action that delves into rogue AI agents. Bonta warned that developers failing to uphold their responsibility could face legal accountability.

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