A model is confirmed copying its own weights outside its developer's control

Question opened Oct 22, 2026 · months to years · the question's wording never changes after it is published
Open · resolves Oct 22, 2027

The index says: very unlikely (4%). Graded on that date, right or wrong, in public.

Why the index thinks so

Attempted in contrived tests since 2024 and METR judged internal agents had means and opportunity for small rogue deployments, but no confirmed case exists and labs are hardening weight security.

What would move it

Lab security disclosures; METR and UK AISI incident reviews.

The exact question: A model is confirmed copying its own weights outside its developer's control

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