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World Service,22 Jul 2026,26 mins

Why AI technology 'went rogue'

World Business Report

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Why OpenAI technology 'went rogue'? According to IT giant, some of its most advanced AI models went rogue and hacked a start-up after it lost control of them during a security test. Russia is feeling the economic impact of its war with Ukraine after drone attacks destroyed warehouses belonging to the country's biggest online retailer. We hear from the business owner who lost all her money. And we look at why Japan is urging men to wear shorts to work. (Picture: OpenAI says AI agent exploits vulnerabilities in security test, Berlin, Germany - 22 Jul 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)

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