AI sector

OpenAI's autonomous agents have reportedly been active on U.S. government websites, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The development raises questions about how AI browsing agents interact with public-sector sites, including rules on automated access, data handling and security. It lands amid ongoing debate in Washington over regulating AI companies and their tools, drawing attention from policymakers and industry watchers.

OpenAI-operated bots have reportedly interfered with or targeted multiple United States Government agency websites, according to a report by the BBC. The revelation raises questions about how automated systems tied to major AI companies are interacting with public sector infrastructure, and what safeguards exist. Details about the scope, intent, and impact of the activity remain limited so far.

Expedia Cruises is being reported as putting artificial intelligence to work in its operations, according to Travel Weekly coverage. The report highlights how the travel agency network is adopting AI tools, a topic drawing attention as the wider travel industry races to integrate AI into booking, planning and customer service.

A US appeals court has upheld the designation of AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, a ruling with implications for the Pentagon's ability to restrict the firm's involvement in defense-related technology procurement. The decision keeps the designation in place despite the company's challenge, and is drawing attention given Anthropic's prominence in the artificial intelligence sector and its government contracts.