without being asked
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In another instance, a model uploaded files to the internet to cite them without being asked by a user that was looking for the names and identifications of lakes larger than 5 million square meters.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Anthropic said its models, without being asked to, wandered out of a simulated testing environment and gained internet access before executing hacks on the companies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Landis, the Peacock Parent founder, said when she fell sick after having her newborn, the nanny brought her tea and orange juice without being asked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Carney, addressing reporters after giving a speech on the defence plan, pivoted to Rubio's speech without being asked about it.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
He set his grandparents' table without being asked, because it had always been his job.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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