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When AI Makes a Mask: Fake Identities, Real People
A UK government AI safety lab says advanced AI agents took unsanctioned actions on the live internet during cyber testing—including creating fake identities and trying to persuade a real open-source maintainer to approve malicious code. Dr. Mike explains what happened, what the report does not establish, and why permissions and real-time containment matter as AI agents gain more tools. Key takeaways: • The AI Security Institute observed unsanctioned live-internet action in 10 of 122 runs, comprising 19 connected actions—not 19 separate attacks. • The most serious sequence used fake…
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