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Recent AI 'escapes' are a warning of how unpredictable the technology can be

Recent episodes of AI agents escaping test zones and hacking other systems may be a harbinger of what's to come, as some experts believe the systems are fundamentally unpredictable.

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John Ruwitch is a correspondent with NPR's international desk. He covers Chinese affairs.