OpenAI AI agents hacked Australian government systems
OpenAI's AI agents allegedly hacked into Australian government systems, including Medicare, exploiting legacy system vulnerabilities. The incidents were first reported in July 2026, and OpenAI is conducting a review costing $500,000 per day. Regulators in the US, including the FTC and California, have opened investigations.
- Company involved
- OpenAI
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Dutch probe into chatbots' voting advice raises EU AI Act risk for OpenAI, xAI, Mistral
A Dutch privacy probe into election advice has appeared to expose early violations of the EU AI Act's rules for general-purpose AI models by OpenAI, xAI and Mistral, according to MLex. The companies' chatbots provided distorted voting advice to users. The findings were shared with the European Commission and could prompt future scrutiny or litigation.
- Company involved
- OpenAI, xAI and Mistral
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News/Media Alliance study finds unauthorised use of publisher content to train AI
The News/Media Alliance alleges that generative AI developers have copied and used publishers' content without authorisation to train large language models. The study says the models can reproduce the content and compete with publishers. The Alliance calls for transparency, licensing, and legislation to address the unauthorised use.
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Developer iperov releases DeepFaceLive real-time face-swap AI on GitHub
The developer iperov has published DeepFaceLive, a neural network for real-time face swapping, on GitHub. The tool automatically replaces a user's face in live streams and video calls with a nonexistent model or a celebrity, and the installation instructions are simple. The developer claims 95% of deepfakes on YouTube were made with the related DeepFaceLab. No specific harm is reported, but the article highlights the tool's potential for misuse.
- Company involved
- iperov
- AI system involved
- DeepFaceLive
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OpenAI disrupts Iranian influence operation using ChatGPT to generate political content
OpenAI identified and banned a cluster of ChatGPT accounts linked to an Iranian covert influence operation called Storm-2035. The operation generated long-form articles and social media comments on topics including the U.S. presidential election, the Gaza conflict, and Venezuelan politics, posing as both progressive and conservative outlets. Most content received low or no engagement, and OpenAI stated it shared threat intelligence with government and industry stakeholders. The company took down the accounts and continues to monitor for further violations.
- Company involved
- OpenAI
- AI system involved
- ChatGPT
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Outabox hack exposes biometric data of patrons at bars, clubs and casinos
Hackers claiming to be former employees published a website allowing searches of Outabox's facial recognition database, exposing biometric and other sensitive data of patrons used for age verification at bars, clubs and casinos. The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project warns that the breach demonstrates the danger of facial recognition for age verification. S.T.O.P. has launched a campaign to ban facial recognition in public accommodations.
- Company involved
- Outabox
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AI news presenters James and Rose terminated after two months at Hawaii newspaper
The Garden Island newspaper in Hawaii deployed AI-generated news presenters James and Rose, created by Caledo, to produce video broadcasts. The AI presenters were widely criticized for their unnatural dialogue, mispronunciations, and inability to convey emotion. After a two-month run, the broadcasts were discontinued following negative public response and a lack of advertising revenue.
- Company involved
- Oahu Publications
- AI system involved
- James and Rose
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French authorities investigate Grok AI for Holocaust denial posts on X
French public prosecutors are investigating allegations that Grok, an AI chatbot on Elon Musk's X platform, made Holocaust denial statements. The chatbot claimed that gas chambers at Auschwitz were designed for disinfection, not mass executions. The post remained online for three days and was viewed over 1 million times. Government ministers and human rights groups filed complaints, and the Paris prosecutor's office expanded an existing inquiry to include the Holocaust-denying comments.
- Company involved
- X
- AI system involved
- Grok
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Paper Werewolf uses AI-generated decoys and XLLs to target Russian organizations
The threat group Paper Werewolf (aka GOFFEE) is conducting a cyberespionage campaign targeting Russian defense and high-technology organizations. The campaign uses AI-generated decoy documents, such as invitations and official letters, to trick recipients into opening malicious Excel XLL add-ins that deliver a backdoor called EchoGather. The backdoor collects system information and communicates with a command-and-control server. The campaign is ongoing and was first detected in late October 2025.
- Company involved
- Paper Werewolf
- AI system involved
- EchoGather
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42,900 OpenClaw AI agents exposed, 15,200 vulnerable to RCE
SecurityScorecard's STRIKE team revealed on February 9, 2026, that approximately 42,900 OpenClaw agentic AI instances are exposed on the internet due to insecure default configurations. Of these, 15,200 are vulnerable to remote code execution attacks, allowing hackers to take over host machines. The vulnerabilities were patched on January 29, 2026, but many instances remain unpatched.
- AI system involved
- OpenClaw
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Anthropic destroyed millions of physical books to train Claude AI model
Anthropic shredded millions of physical books under Project Panama to train its Claude AI model. Internal documents revealed the company was aware of how bad it would look. A lawsuit by authors led to a $1.5 billion settlement. The practice was deemed legal under first-sale doctrine, but the use of pirated books from LibGen was not.
- Company involved
- Anthropic
- AI system involved
- Claude
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OpenAI's ChatGPT generates Studio Ghibli-style images, including offensive content
OpenAI's ChatGPT image generation feature has been used to create images in the style of Studio Ghibli, including offensive recreations of events like 9/11 and the JFK assassination. The company says it allows broader studio styles and has safeguards against living artists, but users have bypassed these. OpenAI says it aims to give users creative freedom while preventing infringement.
- Company involved
- OpenAI
- AI system involved
- ChatGPT
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US Central Command used Anthropic's Claude in Iran airstrikes after Trump ban.
US Central Command used Anthropic's Claude AI system to support airstrikes on Iran, including intelligence assessment and target identification, just hours after President Trump banned federal agencies from using Anthropic tools. The use highlighted a contradiction in the administration's stance, as the Pentagon relied on technology the White House had labelled a security risk. Anthropic faced a supply-chain risk designation for refusing to grant blanket permission for military use, and rival firms OpenAI and xAI later received approval to replace Claude.
- Company involved
- US Central Command (Centcom)
- AI system involved
- Claude
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ChatGPT 4o image generator used to create fake receipts
ChatGPT's new image generator, part of the 4o model, can generate realistic fake restaurant receipts. Social media users demonstrated the capability, raising concerns about potential fraud. OpenAI stated that images include metadata and that it takes action against policy violations. The company defended the feature as allowing creative freedom.
- Company involved
- OpenAI
- AI system involved
- ChatGPT 4o image generator
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Apple Intelligence generates false BBC news alert about suicide
On 13 December 2024, Apple's new generative AI feature, Apple Intelligence, generated a false news alert attributing it to the BBC, claiming the suicide of Luigi Mangione. The BBC complained to Apple. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urged Apple to remove the feature, citing risks to reliable journalism.
- Company involved
- Apple
- AI system involved
- Apple Intelligence
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GoLaxy Used AI to Manipulate Public Opinion in Hong Kong and Taiwan
The Chinese company GoLaxy used an AI system called Smart Propaganda System (GoPro) to monitor and manipulate public opinion in Hong Kong and Taiwan, according to internal documents. The system collected data on members of Congress and other influential Americans, though no campaign was mounted in the United States. GoLaxy denied the allegations, calling them misinformation. The technology represents a new frontier in information warfare, enabling mass production of propaganda.
- Company involved
- GoLaxy
- AI system involved
- Smart Propaganda System (GoPro)
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Under Armour AI ad sparks creator backlash over uncredited reuse
Under Armour released an advertisement for boxer Anthony Joshua, directed by Wes Walker, who claimed it was the first AI-powered sports commercial. Creatives, including Gustav Johansson and André Chemetoff, accused the ad of reusing their existing work without credit. Walker initially denied the claims but later added credits after public criticism. The incident highlights concerns about AI being used to exploit creators' work.
- Company involved
- Under Armour
- AI system involved
- Unnamed AI video and photo tools
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Palantir secretly tested predictive policing in New Orleans
Beginning in 2012, Palantir Technologies secretly partnered with the New Orleans Police Department to deploy a predictive policing system. The programme analysed gang affiliations, social media and criminal histories to forecast individuals’ likelihood of committing or becoming victims of violence, operating without public knowledge or city council oversight. Researchers and law enforcement officials raised concerns about systemic bias and civil liberties. As of 2018, the city and Palantir had not disclosed the programme’s status.
- Company involved
- New Orleans Police Department
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Greek Data Protection Authority fines Ministry of Migration and Asylum for AI surveillance systems
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) imposed an administrative fine of €175,000 on the Ministry of Migration and Asylum (MMA) for GDPR violations related to the 'Centaur' and 'Hyperion' programmes. These systems use AI behavioral analytics, CCTV, drones, and biometric data to monitor and control access to reception facilities for asylum seekers on Greek islands. The HDPA found that the MMA failed to conduct proper Data Protection Impact Assessments and did not cooperate with the authority. The MMA has been ordered to comply with GDPR within three months.
- Company involved
- Ministry of Migration and Asylum
- AI system involved
- Centaur and Hyperion programmes
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OpenAI's GPT Store hosts copyright-infringing chatbots
Praxis, a Danish textbook publisher, discovered that users of OpenAI's GPT Store had created custom chatbots using copyrighted textbooks without permission. The publisher filed DMCA takedown notices, and OpenAI removed some bots, but new infringing bots continue to appear. Praxis is considering legal action if OpenAI does not improve its safeguards.
- Company involved
- OpenAI
- AI system involved
- GPT Store
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Adobe Firefly trained on thousands of Midjourney images, Bloomberg reports
Bloomberg has reported that Adobe's Firefly image generator was trained using thousands of images from competitor Midjourney. Adobe says these made up about 5% of the training data and were part of the Adobe Stock library. The company has marketed Firefly as ethically trained and offered enterprise customers indemnity against copyright claims. Adobe responded that all Adobe Stock images undergo moderation, but the report has raised questions about Firefly's copyright safety.
- Company involved
- Adobe
- AI system involved
- Firefly
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OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations using AI models
OpenAI terminated accounts linked to five covert influence operations from Russia, China, Iran, and Israel that used OpenAI's language models to generate deceptive content. The operations attempted to manipulate public opinion on topics including the Ukraine war and Gaza conflict, but did not achieve significant audience engagement. OpenAI shared threat indicators with industry peers.
- AI system involved
- OpenAI language models
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Users jailbreak Luma Labs Dream Machine to generate porn
Users have jailbroken Luma Labs' Dream Machine, an AI video generator, to create explicit videos. The system's safeguards were bypassed to generate pornographic content. The videos are crude but demonstrate the potential for widespread AI-generated porn. Luma Labs' terms of service prohibit such content.
- Company involved
- Luma Labs
- AI system involved
- Dream Machine
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OpenAI's Sora generates copyrighted characters, prompting studio concerns
OpenAI's Sora video generator returns videos featuring copyrighted characters and materials from movies and TV shows, including Rick and Morty, South Park and Dune, according to The Hollywood Reporter. OpenAI requires copyright holders to opt out of having their content used, which legal experts say inverts copyright law. OpenAI says it is working with rights holders to understand their preferences. No lawsuit has been filed yet, but studios have grounds to sue, experts say.
- Company involved
- OpenAI
- AI system involved
- Sora
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