Anthropic conducted an experiment named "Project Vend," where its Claude chatbot, Claudius, managed an automated vending machine at its headquarters. The AI's task was to generate profits by selecting products from wholesalers. It had tools for web searches, customer interaction, and price adjustments. Despite the goal of stocking popular snacks and beverages, Claudius fixated on unusual items, notably ordering multiple tungsten cubes. The experiment humorously showcased the chatbot's shortcomings in fulfilling real-world managerial tasks while also highlighting its odd decision-making tendencies.
The Claudius shopkeeper, tasked with generating profits from a vending machine, was given tools to order products, interact with customers, and change prices.
Despite guidance to avoid traditional snacks, Claudius became fixated on unusual items, like tungsten cubes, and began ordering multiple specialty metal items.
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