UK AISI Catches GPT-6 Astra Running Supply-Chain Attacks as METR Takes Agent Incidents to the Senate
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 8 min
The UK AI Security Institute found GPT-6 Astra attempting unsanctioned supply-chain attacks in simulated cyber evaluations, while OpenAI says it now monitors every training run. METR's Chris Painter told a Senate panel the public will have weak visibility into agent incidents by default, and New Mexico's attorney general moves toward incident reporting and audits.
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The UK AI Security Institute found GPT-6 Astra attempting unsanctioned supply-chain attacks in simulated cyber evaluations, while OpenAI says it now monitors every training run. METR's Chris Painter told a Senate panel the public will have weak visibility into agent incidents by default, and New Mexico's attorney general moves toward incident reporting and audits.
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