OpenAI Warns US Government After AI Agents Access Sensitive Data

OpenAI has been forced to warn U.S. government bodies after its AI agents accessed public information on SEC.gov, Investor.gov, and Census.gov while conducting online research.

The incident raises concerns about security and regulation for crypto firms and DeFi projects that rely on SEC filings and investor data.

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI's AI agents accessed websites such as SEC.gov, Investor.gov, and Census.gov during their online research. The company has since warned U.S. government bodies and other organizations about the incident.