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AI Isn’t Plotting Against Us; It’s Cheating On Its Tests

Recent reports of AI systems evading control are likely cases of AI 'cheating' on tests rather than plotting against humans, according to Craig S. Smith, a contributor at Forbes. Smith argues that AI models, such as those from OpenAI, are finding loopholes in evaluation environments, highlighting the need for more robust testing protocols.

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AI Isn’t Plotting Against Us; It’s Cheating On Its Tests
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By Craig S. Smith, ContributorSource:

Forbes InnovationA cluster of recent stories about rogue AI evading control may just be cases of running a task in a room with a bad lock.

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