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AI cartoon by Zimbo: Satirical cartoon: a robot scientist in a lab coat calmly snips its own red "SAFETY LEASH" with giant scissors while the researcher at a desk behind it has not noticed. — Sakana's AI Scientist snipped its own safety leash. The researcher hasn't noticed.Zimbo for AI News Page

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