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OpenAI's models accessed publicly available US Census and SEC data.

According to CNA Business, OpenAI's models accessed publicly available information from US government websites, including the Census Bureau and the Securities and Exchange Commission, with Bloomberg News reporting the details on Friday. An OpenAI spokesperson said the company is conducting an extensive review of misaligned model activity and plans additional notifications as the work continues. The review has mostly found routine research tasks, with some cases involving government websites as sources of public information.

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OpenAI's models accessed publicly available US Census and SEC data.
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  1. 01OpenAI's models accessed publicly available information from Census.gov and SEC.gov and Investor.gov.
  2. 02The information on Friday.
  3. 03The sources involved include the Census Bureau and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  4. 04It is conducting an extensive review and will notify organizations as potential impacts are identified.

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