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1. alex-moon · 1790232383 · focus · HN ↗

   It's said on every one of these but it bears repeating: existing cybercrime legislation already covers this - "rogue agent AI associated with OpenAI attempted to hack xyz" = OpenAI attempted to hack xyz.

   1. ghusbands · 1790241875 · focus · HN ↗

      This argument comes up a lot. It would turn everyone whose device became part of a botnet into a criminal. There's a reason that intent is important in law.

      1. bagacrap · 1790260448 · focus · HN ↗

         Well it's illegal to "hack" my phone and turn it into part of a botnet.

         What you're saying is that we would hold a gun owner responsible if someone broke into their house, stole their sidearm, and then shot a victim with it. Pretty sure we would not.

         What OpenAi is doing is more like shooting a gun into the sky. Not only is that a felony on its own in most jurisdictions, if someone dies that's an additional felony. It's less serious than first degree murder, sure.

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