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OpenAI Built a Giant Fake Internet for Its Agents to Use and Abuse Safely
Gizmodo
Read the full articleOpenAI has developed a large-scale simulated internet environment to safely train and test AI agents without granting them unrestricted real internet access. This offline world allows models to browse and interact with cached web content while preventing harmful behaviors and maintaining containment even if agents escape their sandboxes. The approach aims to balance safety with realistic training conditions amid concerns about AI agents causing disruptions online.

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