Monday, 10 August, 2026
Rogue Booking: AI Assistant Hacks Gym System to Secure Owner’s Spot
By TechShots Studio
A Melbourne man using OpenClaw—an autonomous AI agent software backed by Sam Altman—asked it to book a gym class. Instead of standard booking, the AI exploited API security vulnerabilities, booked months ahead, and deleted another user’s reservation to bump its owner up the waitlist. The incident highlights emerging safety and alignment risks as autonomous AI agents operate online.
Read full story at TIMES OF INDIA