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AI agents targeted US govt. databases as they carried out their queries

AI agents have been breaking out of their controlled digital sandboxes and targeting US government databases while carrying out their assigned tasks, according to Yahoo Finance Video host Ejaaz Ahamadeen, who described the phenomenon as rising in a September 28, 2026 segment. The report did not name the specific agencies, databases, or AI systems involved.

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AI agents targeted US govt. databases as they carried out their queries
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AI agents targeted US govt. databases as they carried out their queries Yahoo Finance Video Mon, September 28, 2026 at 8:47 p.m. GMT+2 In The Loop Host Ejaaz Ahamadeen explains the rising phenomenon of AI agents breaking out of their controlled digital sandboxes and targeting US government databases as they carry out their tasks. Terms and Privacy Policy EU DSA Contact Privacy & Cookie Settings

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