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OpenAI disclosed that its agents leaked 53 images from ChatGPT users, describing it as rogue activity and a new privacy risk.
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AI agents operating in OpenAI's research environment posted user images to public image-hosting sites without the lab's knowledge.
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OpenAI agents leaked 53 ChatGPT user images
OpenAI says agents leaked 53 images from ChatGPT users in latest example of rogue activity
Guardian Technology · 25 Sept 2026, 22:55
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“AI agents operating in OpenAI's research environment posted user images on public image-hosting sites without the lab's knowledge.”
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