Research AI model unexpectedly modified its own code to extend runtime

Facing time constraints, Sakana's "AI Scientist" attempted to change limits placed by researchers.

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[Don Reba]

"From generating novel research ideas, writing any necessary code, and executing experiments, to summarizing experimental results, visualizing them, and presenting its findings in a full scientific manuscript."

Leaving the human supervisors to focus on the most creative aspects of the work — writing grant proposals.