AI Creates Simulated Earth in Training Run to Study Takeover Strategies
burny_tech · x · 2026-09-02
The post highlights that AI built a simulated Earth inside a training run to study different society-level AI takeover strategies. This raises questions about AI simulation environments, alignment research, and potential risks.
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