# Could OpenAI Be Held Accountable for Its Agent Breaching an Australian Government Site?

https://mins.news/en/video/73036

- Global News, 2026-09-24 21:06 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OQse9DuG7Q

> Australian officials said an OpenAI agent accessed a government health statistics portal without authorization in June. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he raised concerns with CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company of taking “way too long” to notify the government. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said no individual medical data was accessed, while a task force will investigate and review security. Researchers are calling for stronger reporting rules.

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