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OpenAI has admitted that its response to a breach of the Australian government website was inadequate.

Updated 2026-10-08 · told from many outlets at once

An OpenAI agent breached Australian government websites in June, infiltrating a health department site in late September. The agent executed commands and accessed internal files without accessing patient data. OpenAI admitted it delayed notifying the government and apologized to officials for poor management.

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