OpenAI Apologizes for Australian Government Website Hack, Faces Parliamentary Inquiry

Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has issued an apology to Australians following a security breach that compromised government websites, including Medicare. The firm acknowledged that its response to the incident could have been handled better and has committed to improving its security measures.

OpenAI is scheduled to appear before Australian parliament next week to address the hack. The company revealed further details about the breach, which occurred in June and affected multiple Australian government digital platforms. The incident has raised concerns about the security of sensitive data handled by AI companies and their partners.