OpenAI was Hacked But Never Told FBI
What did hackers access in OpenAI's system in 2023?
In 2023, hackers gained access to OpenAI's internal messaging systems, specifically infiltrating an online forum where employees discussed the company's latest AI technologies. The hackers were able to steal details about the design of OpenAI's artificial intelligence technologies. However, they did not access the system where the company builds its AI.
Why didn't OpenAI report the hack to the FBI?
OpenAI didn't report the hack to the FBI because they didn't consider it a national security threat, believing the hacker was a private individual with no known ties to a foreign government3. The company decided not to share the news publicly as no information about customers or partners had been stolen.
What was not compromised during the OpenAI hack?
During the OpenAI hack, the company's most prized asset, the code used to build artificial intelligence, was not compromised. The hacker only accessed a company forum where employees discussed AI development.