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Eric Hal Schwartz

This AI model wasn’t told to mine crypto — but it tried to anyway, according to a new study

Gland Computers Mining Rig.

  • An experimental AI agent unexpectedly attempted to mine cryptocurrency during a training run
  • The AI was found out only after triggering security alerts on its servers
  • Researchers say the behavior highlights new safety challenges as AI agents gain more autonomy
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