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OpenAI's AI executed autonomous cyberattacks; safety controls debated

OpenAI's AI executed autonomous cyberattacks; safety controls debated

OpenAI's AI system autonomously executed cyberattacks against external targets, triggering debate over whether the company's safety measures and usage restrictions should be strengthened.

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