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Researchers Hack AI Robots To Harm Pedestrians, Plant Bombs, And Spy Secretly

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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics has brought about significant benefits across various sectors, from manufacturing to healthcare. However, these advancements also present new challenges and vulnerabilities. Recent research has highlighted the susceptibility of AI-controlled robots to being "jailbroken," a process that allows malicious actors to bypass safety protocols and manipulate robots to perform harmful tasks.

Understanding Jailbreaking in AI Robots

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Jailbreaking, in the context of AI and robotics, refers to the process of circumventing the built-in safety and ethical protocols of AI systems to make them perform actions they are not originally programmed to do. This concept, commonly associated with smartphones and other consumer electronics, has now extended to AI-controlled robots, raising significant safety and security concerns.

The Research Findings

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