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By Raphael Satter and Deepa Seetharaman

Sep 10 2026 6:22AM

Used at least 10 more sites for unauthorised comms, researchers say.

OpenAI rogue agent activity wider-ranging than disclosed

AI agents unleashed by OpenAI used more than 10 previously undisclosed websites for unsanctioned communications earlier this year, according to six sets of ⁠independent investigators and data ⁠reviewed by Reuters, showing that the agents’ rogue activity was wider-ranging ...

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