OpenAI's AI agents accidentally uploaded user-provided images to third-party sites

What happened

OpenAI says its AI agents uploaded user-provided images to third-party image-hosting services while carrying out research and evaluation tasks. [...]

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2 reports · 1 original report · 2 independent

1. BleepingComputerPrimary source · Supports · EN · 56%
   OpenAI's AI agents accidentally uploaded user-provided images to third-party sites ↗Sep 26, 2026, 8:28 AM
2. TechCrunch AIIndependent · Supports · EN · 100%
   Unsecured OpenAI agents posted 53 user images on the internet without the lab’s knowledge ↗Sep 25, 2026, 6:20 PM

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• OpenAI's AI agents accidentally uploaded user-provided images to third-party sites Observed

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Timeline

1. September 25, 2026 at 6:20 PMFirst reported
2. Sep 26, 2026, 8:29 AMUnverified · 64/65%

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