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Breaking: AI agent accessed Australian government site, PM says

ABC Australia Wednesday 23 September 2026, 20:31 UTC 1 min read

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AI agent accessed Australian government site, Anthony Albanese saysPosted Thu 24 Sep 2026 at 6:31amThu 24 Sep 2026 at 6:31amThu 24 Sep 2026 at 6:31amThe prime minister announced the breach on Thursday morning, while attending the United Nations General Assembly. (Reuters: Hollie Adams)Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed an AI agent hacked into an Australian Medicare data portal earlier this year.

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