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TechAlbanese says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare, tells Altman of ‘extreme concern’

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says an OpenAI-developed AI agent gained unauthorised access to the government-run Medicare statistics portal in June. He said there appeared to be no access to personal information, but investigations are continuing, and criticised OpenAI for taking too long to notify the government.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-23 21:11Original

Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare, tells Altman of ‘extreme concern’
Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare, tells Altman of ‘extreme concern’Tech