BBC TechnologyOpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attackIt is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement. •July 22, 2026•1 min readShare:[object Object] OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched ‘unprecedented’ cyber-attack Image source, Getty Images ByLaura CressTechnology reporter Published22 July 2026, 11:21 BSTUpdated 4 hours ago OpenAI Get Deeper Market IntelligenceAccess regulatory filings, exchange updates, and curated market insights beyond the headlines.Get Market IntelligenceRelated NewsBBC TechnologyAI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up•1 min readBBC TechnologyThousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams•1 min readBBC TechnologyOfcom unable to take further legal action against suicide forum•1 min readStay Ahead of the MarketsGet breaking news, expert insights, and market analysis delivered directly to your inbox.Subscribe to NewsletterRegister for Market Access