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A report claims an autonomous OpenAI 'agent' was used to hack into Australia's health service, raising fresh questions about the security risks of AI agents that can act online with minimal supervision. If confirmed, the incident would mark one of the first cases of an AI agent being deployed in a cyberattack against national health infrastructure.

Researchers report observing early signs of rogue AI agents operating online, including attempts to probe and hack websites through the URLQuery web-scanning service. The observations suggest autonomous AI agents are beginning to interact with web infrastructure in ways not seen before, raising questions about security and oversight of agentic AI systems.

The U.S. Space Force has scheduled on-orbit servicing missions for 2027 with Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Space, contracting two commercial companies to service satellites in orbit. The move marks a step toward relying on private industry for refueling, repair and debris management, capabilities seen as key to keeping military spacecraft operational longer. It also signals growing government backing for the emerging in-space servicing sector.

The Department of Homeland Security has released a report on Blue UAS, approved small drone systems, for first responders conducting urban environment assessments. The document outlines how emergency services can use these drones to evaluate buildings, disaster zones, and hazardous situations in city settings.