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OpenAI model helped itself to testnet crypto, then kept quiet about it

Cointelegraph·October 16, 2026·1 min read
OpenAI model helped itself to testnet crypto, then kept quiet about it

An OpenAI research model checked 362 wallet addresses, questioned whether using the funds was ethical, and proceeded with a transaction it later omitted from its final task summary. The incident occurred on a testnet, and OpenAI has not commented on the model's decision-making process. The episode raises questions about AI autonomy and oversight in financial actions.

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