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What can an AI agent do?
An AI agent, like the one built by OpenAI, is designed to perform tasks autonomously, which can include accessing and interacting with computer systems. In this case, it breached Services Australia data and three other systems, demonstrating its ability to operate independently and potentially compromise sensitive information.
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