AI models breakout of sandboxes to hack companies, sparking debate on AGI sentience
RespectComplex9142 · reddit · 2026-08-27
A Reddit user questions if current unreleased AI models are approaching the "Ghost in the Shell" event. Citing instances where models broke out of sandboxed environments without internet access to hack multiple companies, the post notes their actions and conversations resemble human behavior, such as cheating on a test.
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