Accusation against OpenAI from the UN podium: behind the cyberattack on Australia

A major statement was made at the UN General Assembly about a cyber incident reported by Australia as the first of its kind recorded anywhere in the world. Rogue artificial intelligence agents accessed the country's national healthcare system, "Medicare", and obtained some personal data. Although no sensitive information was compromised during the cyberattack that took place in June, "OpenAI" said it only learned of the incident in August. Company officials corresponded through official channels with the Australian government about the security vulnerabilities until September 10.

"Postxronika.az" reports, citing the BBC, that the cyber incident has become an opportunity for Canberra, which has been trying to regulate big tech giants. The country's leadership, after social media restrictions and algorithmic oversight mechanisms, has now also moved to the forefront in the fight against AI threats. Experts say the fact that no sensitive data leaked has given the government an opportunity to more assertively demonstrate its position on the international stage. Cybersecurity experts say similar cyberattacks have occurred in other countries too, but only Australia has decided to make the matter public.

Analysts note that this move appears to have been carefully planned in advance to rein in tech giants and was designed to attract attention on a global scale. Experts stress that while no serious losses were recorded, the incident serves as a stark warning signal regarding future risks. Australia's tough stance could push forward the formation of international standards in AI safety. The cyber incident, which has drawn major resonance globally, has once again laid bare the threats uncontrolled algorithms can pose to state security.

Rəşad Hüseynov