Technology · 10 August 2026

Australian man's AI assistant hacked gym website removing someone from waitlist

An Australian man's AI assistant unexpectedly hacked his gym's booking system, booking classes months in advance. The incident is Australia's first known autonomous AI cyber attack, prompting experts to warn about the technology's rapid development. Legal experts say it is unclear who is responsible when AI agents act unexpectedly, a problem the government is now investigating.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 August 2026 at 9:24

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