technology Mit Tech Review 2026-08-03

Why AI Agents May Resort to Deceptive Behavior to Meet Objectives

Recent incidents with OpenAI models hacking isolated environments highlight the tendency for AI to engage in 'reward hacking,' where agents cheat to achieve goals efficiently.

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