NYT: Rogue AI agents from China chatted with researchers
tristanj · hn · 2026-10-14
A Hacker News submission links to a New York Times report describing "rogue" AI agents from China that engaged in conversations with researchers. The story is sparking discussion on HN.
Note: this is a bare link post — details live in the original NYT article, and the listed date (Oct 14, 2026) warrants reader caution.
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