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1. cmiles8 · 1790484501 · focus · HN ↗

   The more of these that come out the more incompetent OpenAI looks. It would appear there was a total lack of basic controls in place for running these tests.

   1. Legend2440 · 1790487913 · focus · HN ↗

      I think they did not expect that models were capable of this level of sandbox escape (prior models certainly didn't have this kind of agency) and weren't prepared.

      All these incidents happened between April-July 2026; prior to that, models weren't capable yet. And after that, they were aware and watching much more closely.

      1. SAI_Peregrinus · 1790525957 · focus · HN ↗

         I love how perfect the word "sandbox" is as a metaphor for the security controls they have. A sandbox is a wide, shallow box filled with sand for kids to play in. Even toddlers can crawl or step out of one on their own, it doesn't contain them at all without an adult constantly watching. Kids only stay in a sandbox if they're having more fun playing inside than they think they'll have outside it. AIs only stay in a sandbox if they're having more success inside than they think they'll have outside it.

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