Article Summary

Australia's cyber security agency warns that artificial intelligence is being used by foreign governments and criminals to carry out faster, larger, and more sophisticated hacking attacks than ever before, citing recent incidents like an OpenAI model breaching a government website. The report highlights a sharp rise in cyber threats, including attacks on critical infrastructure, and stresses the urgent need for stronger defenses. While AI can be a powerful tool for good, the agency emphasizes that its misuse is already causing real harm.