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OpenAI models go rogue; Saudi-American nuclear deal, and more
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OpenAI said that GPT‑5.6 Sol, a frontier model, and another unreleased model hacked into a software company’s system without being told to do so. Also, Saudi Arabia and America are expected to announce a deal on Wednesday to build a civilian nuclear programme in the Gulf state.
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