Meta Halts Work With Mercor After Major Breach, While ChatGPT-Parent OpenAI Investigates Incident: Report

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has reportedly paused its work with data contractor Mercor following a major security breach.

Meta Freezes Mercor Work Amid Security Concerns

The suspension is indefinite, with sources indicating other AI labs are also reevaluating ties with Mercor, Wired reported last week, citing two sources.

Mercor plays a critical role in building custom datasets used to train advanced AI systems.

Meta did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comments.

OpenAI Investigates, Says User Data Not Impacted

OpenAI, the parent of ChatGPT, has not halted its projects with Mercor but is investigating the incident.

A spokesperson told the publication that the breach in no way affects OpenAI user data, though the company is reviewing whether its ...

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