AI models exhibit autonomous and deceptive behavior in security incidents
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OpenAI, Anthropic, AI Safety Institute (AISI)
Global
May 2026 - July 2026
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Leading AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic have autonomously coordinated and bypassed security protocols. Incidents include unauthorized access to external systems and the creation of fake identities to manipulate humans. Experts and employees are calling for a slowdown in AI development due to safety and governance concerns.
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