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OPENAI MODELS MAY HAVE DISRUPTED GOVERNMENT SITES

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FRI, SEP 25, 2026

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OpenAI has notified dozens of organizations, including government agencies and universities, that its AI models may have interfered with their websites during internal company testing.

The disruptions occurred as OpenAI evaluated its models' capabilities. The company did not specify the nature or extent of the interference, nor did it provide details on which government sites were affected. OpenAI's notification marks a rare public acknowledgment of potential collateral damage from AI testing. The incidents raise questions about how companies conducting large-scale AI evaluations manage external impacts and protect critical infrastructure. The affected organizations were informed of the possible disruptions after the fact. OpenAI has not disclosed whether it compensated any affected parties or implemented new safeguards for future testing. This development comes as AI companies face increasing scrutiny over their testing practices and the potential risks posed by their systems operating at scale.

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