OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.
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Published: 22 July 2026
Source: BBC Technology
Category: News
Topics: Military & security
Retrieved: 23 July 2026
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