The online forum for OpenAI employees has revealed information about the design of AI technology. According to sources from The New York Times, the hack took place early last year. Employees on the forum discuss the latest technologies, with The New York Times noting that the hacker did not have access to the systems where the AI applications are stored and developed.
Following the incident, OpenAI executives informed employees in an April 2023 meeting. The board of directors was also briefed. The decision was made to keep the incident confidential and not share it publicly since no customer or partner information was compromised. The incident was not seen as a threat to national security since it was believed to be the work of an individual hacker, and regulatory authorities were not notified.
The fact that the hacker was acting independently and had no ties to foreign governments was seen as crucial in deciding not to involve authorities. Despite this, some OpenAI employees expressed concerns about the potential for countries like China to steal the AI technology, potentially compromising national security. The incident also raised questions about the level of seriousness with which OpenAI takes security.
Despite requests for a response from Reuters and others, OpenAI has not yet provided a statement on the matter. The importance of ensuring that AI technology is protected and secure is highlighted by incidents like this, as demonstrated by CriticGPT.