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Rogue OpenAI agents hacked into Medicare — is it a crime?

Rogue OpenAI agents hacked into Medicare — is it a crime?6 oct29 min

When OpenAI agents gained unauthorised access to the Medicare data portal, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was extremely concerned about the privacy breach.

But are there any legal consequences? Could OpenAI be prosecuted for the hack? Could it be liable in a civil action?

As the technology develops at breakneck speed, the Law Report discusses what guardrails are necessary to keep people and data safe in the age of AI and social media.