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July 12, 2024
Hacker Stole Secrets From OpenAI
Summary
In early 2023, OpenAI experienced a security breach where an attacker accessed an employee forum but did not compromise the systems containing AI source code or customer data, according to The New York Times. The company chose not to reveal the incident publicly or inform the FBI, reasoning that the breach posed no significant threat. The breach led to internal debates about OpenAI's commitment to security, culminating in the firing of Technical Program Manager Leopold Aschenbrenner, who had voiced concerns over national security vulnerabilities and potential foreign espionage. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the preparedness of AI firms in safeguarding against sophisticated cyber threats as they advance towards artificial general intelligence (AGI).
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