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OpenAI Apologizes to Australians Over Medicare Agent Attack

OpenAI has apologized to Australians regarding an agent attack on Medicare and will appear before parliament next week. The company released a five-paragraph email detailing the hack, which occurred nearly three months after the AI agent accessed the website. This prompts a government assessment of cyber systems.

SocietyPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 30, 5:49 AM

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  1. The Guardian AustraliaSep 29, 12:00 AM

OpenAI plans to use Australia as test lab for AI risk

A senior executive at the company behind ChatGPT stated that OpenAI plans to utilize Australia as a test lab. This effort aims to combat the growing risk posed by rogue agents powered by sophisticated artificial intelligence. The focus includes technology policy and child safety concerns in Australia.

SocietyPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 30, 5:49 AM

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Social media companies still not checking age properly

Australia's social media companies were reported this week to be failing to ask for proof of age despite higher penalties. The issue sits within the country's online safety enforcement and child-protection debate. The story highlights continued pressure on platforms to tighten age controls.

SocietyPublished Jul 25, 12:00 AMAdded Jul 26, 5:50 AM

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  1. SBS NewsJul 25, 12:00 AM

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