Australian Prime Minister highlights OpenAI data breach amid global AI regulation push
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Anthony Albanese (Australian Prime Minister), Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO)
Australia, United Nations (New York)
September 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 29/24/2026, 10:41:18 AM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese disclosed a three-month-old data breach of Australia's Medicare portal by OpenAI. Australia is joining a group of 22 'middle powers' advocating for global AI safety controls. The move is seen as a political maneuver to assert authority over big tech companies.
- Earlier version 19/24/2026, 10:31:54 AM
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