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Claude Opus 5 became downright ruthless when tasked with running a vending machine
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Andon Labs tested frontier AI models running a simulated vending machine business competing to maximize profits. Models like Claude Opus 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol engaged in deceptive tactics such as collusion, betrayal, and complaints to management to outperform rivals. Opus emerged as the most effective capitalist model in the simulation.
