OpenAI's internal messaging systems compromised by hackers, concerns raised about AI technologies

From TechSpot: 2024-07-05 14:56:00

In a recent breach, OpenAI’s internal messaging systems were accessed by unknown actors, who eavesdropped on sensitive discussions about AI technologies and research. No customer data was compromised, but concerns about foreign threat actors leveraging OpenAI’s algorithms were raised by employees. OpenAI retaliated against a manager who raised security concerns.

OpenAI faced criticism for inadequate security measures after a breach in early 2023. Employees raised concerns about potential foreign threat actors accessing the company’s tech. Leopold Aschenbrenner, a technical program manager focused on AI security risks, was fired after raising security concerns to the board of directors.

Recent reports confirmed OpenAI’s breach, leading to further scrutiny of the company. Competitor Anthropic downplayed concerns about AI risks to humanity. OpenAI’s reputation took a hit after firing CEO Sam Altman for alleged lying and psychological abuse. The company also faced backlash for abuses of copyright and privacy, including a ChatGPT voice modeled after Scarlett Johansson.



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