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We look at how a rogue OpenAI agent hacked an Australian government website in June and accessed private data in what experts say is the first known case of its kind in the world.
Tech and AI editor Zoe Kleinman and cyber correspondent Joe Tidy tell us what it means for trust in online privacy, AI companies, and government regulation.
And, Zoe brings her sunglasses for a look at why Meta are removing cameras from a range of Ray-Bans.
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00:00 OpenAI hacks Australian government website
01:30 How did an AI agent hack the Australian government?
06:10 How have AI agents behaved when hacking websites?
11:30 The US v China AI race
17:15 What are the imminent risks of AI?
25:10 Meta launches audio-only glasses
<br>- Today, the US and Russia are engaged in protracted conflicts that threaten to cause economic decline and heavy loss of life, potentially leading to the loss of their status as the leading superpower to China (Russia faces difficulty winning in Ukraine due to European involvement, while the US faces difficulty winning in Iran due to the backing of Russia and China).
<br>-The US should recognize the limits of its power when confronting Iran (which has the backing of certain covert major powers).
<br>-Russia should recognize the limits of its power when fighting Ukraine (which is supported by Europe).
<br>-Therefore, negotiation—conducted by professional diplomats well-versed in the issues—is the best course of action to avoid a heavy toll in lives and resources (especially while China seizes every opportunity to advance its economy, technology, and military).