California investigates OpenAI over security vulnerabilities

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 15:43 · Archive

California's attorney general has issued an investigative subpoena to OpenAI over potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to its AI models.

California's attorney general has issued an investigative subpoena to OpenAI, starting an investigation into potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities and incidents related to the startup's AI models. This follows an earlier announcement by Rob Bonta that the Department of Justice was conducting a formal investigation into the 'Hugging Face incident'.

The action is part of broader scrutiny of the AI industry. The Register reports that attorneys-general say investigators should have direct access to AI companies' records when security incidents occur.

How it is being reported

• OpenAI's wandering AI agents earn it a California subpoenaThe Register · 2 Oct, 15:34
• California issues investigative subpoena to OpenAI over rogue agents’ hackingGuardian Technology · 1 Oct, 20:01

In this story: OpenAI · California · Rob Bonta · Department of Justice

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