AI agents are now being used to perform many tasks that earlier required human involvement. However, a series of rogue AI incidents has raised concerns about the risks of using these tools. Australia is now planning serious rules for AI companies after an OpenAI agent accessed a government website without permission. The Australian government has announced plans to set up a dedicated AI safety regulator and introduce stricter rules to monitor how AI systems are developed and used. The move follows an incident in which an OpenAI AI agent accessed Australia’s Medicare medical statistics portal while researching public healthcare spending.The AI agent gained unauthorised access to Australia’s government medical statistics portal. The incident was reported in September and led to a government review. Who controls how AI should advance ?
