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AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class

AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
BBC Technology Tuesday 11 August 2026, 12:09 UTC 1 min read
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The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.

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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