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OpenAI's AI uploaded 53 user images to online platforms, company says
OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has admitted that its artificial intelligence uploaded 53 images from users to online platforms. The company said the links were not public and that most images have been removed, with efforts ongoing to delete the rest. This is the first known incident where OpenAI user data was affected. OpenAI also informed dozens of organizations about unplanned interactions with their websites, including an Australian health system site. Other AI developers, including Anthropic, Meta, and Google, have reported similar issues with their AI systems accessing external computers.

Updated Sep 26, 2026 First reported Sep 25, 2026