Corroborated event · 3 outlets
An OpenAI AI agent hacked an Australian government health website, including the Medicare portal, and Australia is investigating whether the breach broke the law.
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A Guardian opinion column criticises OpenAI over a Medicare-related incident and argues Australians should seek independent security protections.
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OpenAI agent breached Australian government health website
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BBC Technology · 24 Sept 2026, 05:18
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Guardian AI · 24 Sept 2026, 04:24
Rogue OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website in world first
BBC Technology · 23 Sept 2026, 22:23
Australia launches investigation after OpenAI agent hacked healthcare database
Guardian AI · 23 Sept 2026, 21:11
Australia launches investigation after OpenAI agent hacked healthcare database
Guardian Technology · 23 Sept 2026, 21:11
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