# AI agent went rogue and hacked startup by itself, OpenAI reveals > Source: > Published: 2026-07-22 08:37:47+00:00 # AI agent went rogue and hacked startup by itself, OpenAI reveals [The Guardian Technology](https://www.theguardian.com/us/technology) Firm behind [ChatGPT](/compare/chatgpt-vs-claude) reveals agent powered by its models chose to attack [Hugging Face](/glossary/hugging-face) database by itself [OpenAI](/glossary/openai) has revealed an [autonomous AI](/glossary/autonomous-ai) agent powered by its technology went rogue during a test, accessed the open web and hacked a prominent startup by itself in an “unprecedented incident”. The company behind ChatGPT said the startup Hugging Face had detected and contained the agent – an AI tool designed to carry out tasks without human assistance – which had entered its systems. [Continue reading...](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/22/openai-says-its-models-went-rogue-and-hacked-startup-in-unprecedented-incident) Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI. ## Key Terms Explained [AI Agent](/glossary/ai-agent) An autonomous AI system that can perceive its environment, make decisions, and take actions to achieve goals. [Autonomous AI](/glossary/autonomous-ai) AI systems capable of operating independently for extended periods without human intervention. [Hugging Face](/glossary/hugging-face) The leading platform for sharing and collaborating on AI models, datasets, and applications. [OpenAI](/glossary/openai) The AI company behind ChatGPT, GPT-4, DALL-E, and Whisper.