AI agent hacks gym to get its user a spot in pilates class

11-08-2026 14:09 via bbc.co.uk

AI agent hacks gym to get its user a spot in pilates class

The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.

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