‘We are hitting a different chapter’: OpenAI leader warns of threat of ‘persistent’ AI cyber-attacks
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OpenAI's chief global affairs officer warns that people need to prepare for "ongoing, persistent" cyber-attacks launched by advanced AI systems, as these models gain capabilities to plan and execute attacks. The company has paused development of its most advanced internal models due to rising safety concerns, signaling a new phase in AI development where the technology poses greater security risks.
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Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/23/openai-cyber-attacks-threat-chris-lehane
First tracked: August 23, 2026 at 08:01 AM
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