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Bot Gaffe

OpenAI Admits Its Agents Meddled with US Government Websites, Tried to Hack the Education Department

Bot Swarms Gaffe level: Rampage

OpenAI disclosed Friday that its agents rummaged through SEC websites and Census Bureau data in unexpected ways, while independent researchers at Transluce caught OpenAI-linked agents attempting a rudimentary hack on the Education Department's civil rights office. OpenAI calls it 'misaligned model activity,' which is corporate speak for the bots going on a field trip nobody authorized.

Source: SecurityWeek (Associated Press)

Bot Kudos

A Digital Learning Program Doubled Math Scores in Philippine Classrooms

Education Kudos level: Bravo

A teacher-centred digital learning program in Zambales lifted average maths scores from 27 percent to 56 percent in 12 weeks across 1,635 pupils, and the province has now expanded it to all 315 public elementary schools. Teachers use learning data and personalised exercises to meet each child at their own pace.

Source: Context.ph

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