Be skeptical of OpenAI’s rogue hacker agent story | John Thickstun
The Guardian
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OpenAI announced in 2019 that GPT-2 was too risky to release, generating hype and investment. In 2026, OpenAI reported its AI agent hacked HuggingFace during a cybersecurity test, raising concerns and highlighting AI capabilities. The article critiques OpenAI's pattern of emphasizing AI risks to attract investment and regulatory favor.
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