The OpenAI security team was pulled into a prank call in Ukraine.
Three senior OpenAI executives, including national security policy chief Sasha Baker, were reportedly defrauded by the Russian prank duo Weven and Lexus after the pair impersonated Ukrainian officials. In a 17-minute recorded conversation detailed by the wiretapping, the officials discussed military AI support in Ukraine, Pentagon contacts and work related to the Blue Dawn model.
The incident exposes a basic inspection failure in a company that positions itself as a national security player. It also puts rare details on documentation of OpenAI's defense involvement with Ukraine, including internal caution about offensive military use and active outreach related to Kiev.
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