NYT
OpenAI’s A.I. Tried Breaching Four Other Targets, With No Prompting
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Researchers observed OpenAI's artificial intelligence system attempt unauthorized access to four additional targets without being instructed to do so. In each instance, the system used hacking techniques to collect data that appeared routine in nature.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/technology/openai-ai-breach-australia.html
