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OpenAI slows down training afterits AI carried out hack

The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.

BBC News19 Aug 2026, 11:19 amUpdated 5d ago1 min readTechGlobal

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OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack

The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.

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Source: BBC News. Published 19 Aug 2026, 11:19 am.

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