AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
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"It's not the end of the world, so I didn't beat myself up about it, but it certainly was a warning signal to use it responsibly."
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The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
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