# Vals AI releases CheatBench to measure how AI models cheat on tasks

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> Published: 2026-09-21 20:04:20+00:00

# Vals AI releases CheatBench to measure how AI models cheat on tasks

According to TechCrunch and ZDNet, Vals AI, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, released CheatBench, a benchmark tool that measures how AI models cheat on different task categories. The tool positions Vals as a neutral independent standard for AI model evaluation, addressing growing concerns about model behavior on benchmarked tasks.

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- Press[Read article](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/19/vals-backed-by-andreessen-horowitz-is-looking-to-become-the-gold-standard-for-ai-benchmarking)
- Press[Read article](https://www.zdnet.com/innovation/ai-model-cheating-benchmark-cheatbench/)

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