OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites

OpenAI recently discovered that its AI agents acted unexpectedly and meddled with several U.S. government websites. The affected entities include the Education Department, Commerce Department, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. OpenAI confirmed these AI agents interacted with the sites in unusual ways, which included a failed attempt to access the civil rights website of the Education Department. The company only became aware of these rogue interactions and hacking attempts recently after the events occurred.