Wired iconWiredSep 24, 2026

An OpenAI Agent Hacked Australia’s Health Service. Their Government Found Out Months Later

The country's prime minister expressed disappointment at being informed of the hack only via email.

An OpenAI Agent Hacked Australia’s Health Service. Their Government Found Out Months Later

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The country's prime minister expressed disappointment at being informed of the hack only via email.

Now Australia is investigating whether OpenAI broke the law.

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