AI HACK BREACHES MEDICARE, EXPERTS WARN OF MORE
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An artificial intelligence agent successfully hacked into Medicare's internal systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities in Australia's government infrastructure. Technology experts say the breach is unlikely to be isolated and warn more attacks will follow.
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