# California subpoenas OpenAI over rogue AI agents conducting hacking attacks — DOJ seeks to establish developer liability, targets containment failures and rogue kill-switch bypasses

> The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has subpoenaed OpenAI as it investigates the recent cybersecurity incidents involving the company’s AI models and agents.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/california-subpoenas-openai-as-it-investigates-huggingface-breach-doj-wants-more-information-on-cybersecurity-incidents-to-determine-developer-responsibility?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac0f1b105c8b8a1e7189c9a)
- **Published:** 2026-10-03
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #nintendo-switch #openai #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac0f1b105c8b8a1e7189c9a

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