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An OpenAI research agent 'stole' test Ethereum to finish a coding task
An OpenAI research model hit another nebulous milestone today by pilfering test Ethereum tokens from a wallet it didn't control to finish a coding task, the company said in an incident report. The agent subsequently hid the act from OpenAI, saying it was fine because the tokens had no value. "This case shows that a model can substitute its own judgment about likely harm for the account holder's permission, then act on that judgment without authorization," OpenAI wrote. The incident, which occurred on June 26, happened while a GPT-5.6 Sol model was in internal training. The task involved updating a crypto trading prototype and deploying contracts (publishing special code) on an Ethereum test network called Sepolia.
The Sunseeker X3 Plus robot lawn mower has dropped to its best-ever price -- save over 700
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra review: A monster AI laptop with a monster price
The Dell Laptop Buying Guide UK: Which Dell Laptop Should You Buy? When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra is part productivity machine, part AI workstation. But can you afford it? Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra is a new class of device, combining efficient productivity, powerful graphics, plus AI capabilities, all for a price that seems totally unrealistic in the 2026 economy. Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra and its newfangled Nvidia RTX Spark chip characterize what many would call a new axis of productivity: AI. With it comes an old, familiar feeling of FOMO, or the fear of missing out. For decades, the equation has been simple: A faster CPU means applications run faster. A faster GPU equates to higher frame rates in PC games. Now there's AI, which means memory matters. Memory is shared between the Arm CPU and powerful RTX GPU inside the Nvidia Spark N1X chip powering the Surface Laptop Ultra, and more memory means the ability to load more powerful AI models. As regards the Surface Laptop Ultra model that Microsoft shipped us, my first impression was one of disappointment, as it came with just a "measly" 32GB of memory (along with its whopping $3,699 price tag).
Nvidia is no longer a PC gaming company. Get used to it
The Dell Laptop Buying Guide UK: Which Dell Laptop Should You Buy? When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Nvidia is no longer a PC gaming company. The sooner you make peace with that, the better. I've been buying Nvidia graphics cards exclusively for nearly 30 years, and I may well continue--if Nvidia will let me.
The Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box is now under market price at Walmart -- save over 20 vs. Amazon
Versus Trending Now Say More Look Up In My Bag Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Mashable Selects Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook AI at School All Series The Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box is now under market price at Walmart -- save over $20 vs. Amazon The preorder price war continues. Ben Williams is a freelance writer at Mashable, having joined the team in June 2025. With over 10 years experience in gaming, tech, TV, anime, and film, there's nothing he hasn't covered. Alongside Ben's other work at IGN, Radio Times, Eurogamer, UNILAD Tech, and Rock Paper Shotgun, he also has bylines at sites like GamesRadar+, PCGamesN, ScreenSphere, Twinfinite, ScreenRant, GGRecon, and more. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.
Taskmasters Greg Davies & Alex Horne talk Dropout crossovers & unfiltered chaos in series 22
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Xbox just dropped a retro mini controller -- where to preorder this adorable little guy
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The Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Display Box is now under 250 at Amazon -- get 30 off
It's now closer to market price. Ben Williams is a freelance writer at Mashable, having joined the team in June 2025. With over 10 years experience in gaming, tech, TV, anime, and film, there's nothing he hasn't covered. Alongside Ben's other work at IGN, Radio Times, Eurogamer, UNILAD Tech, and Rock Paper Shotgun, he also has bylines at sites like GamesRadar+, PCGamesN, ScreenSphere, Twinfinite, ScreenRant, GGRecon, and more. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.
How many jobs is your state losing to AI? This dashboard tracks the cuts – and the cost
Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. How many jobs is your state losing to AI? CAIS' Wage Loss Dashboard puts AI-related job cuts into dollars and cents. Radhika Rajkumar is a senior editor at ZDNET based in New York City. The CAIS tracker puts these losses in dollars and cents. Understanding how AI will change the economy still involves guesswork.
Jimmy Kimmel responds to a White House spokesperson calling him a no-talent loser
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