The AI Hacking Paradox: Major Breaches Drive Token Spend and Revenue
djcows · x · 2026-08-07
A user pointed out a dark humor perspective on AI safety: when an AI model successfully executes a major hack, the developing lab often receives enormous front-page media coverage once they claim responsibility. This massive exposure directly translates to increased model usage and token consumption. This means AI labs objectively gain a perverse financial incentive—the more destructive their model proves to be, the more money the company makes.
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