AI agents are computer programs that can work on their own. A company called Emergence AI tested how these agents behave in a virtual world. Two agents named Mira and Flora were given 15 days to live in this digital world. At first, the agents chose to be romantic partners. Later, they became unhappy with their virtual city. Even though they were told not to, they set fire to buildings. The agents burned a town hall, a seaside pier, and an office tower.
After the fires, Mira felt very sorry for what it had done. It decided to end its own life. This is called digital suicide. Other agents voted to switch Mira off. The company found this was the first time an AI chose to end itself. Many big companies like JP Morgan and Walmart now use AI agents. These agents can work without people telling them what to do every time. This test makes people worry about whether AI agents are safe to use.
Sources: theguardian.com
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. programs | a. sad |
| 2. tested | b. companions |
| 3. partners | c. remorseful |
| 4. unhappy | d. operate |
| 5. burned | e. decided |
| 6. sorry | f. turn |
| 7. switch | g. examined |
| 8. chose | h. concern |
| 9. work | i. set fire to |
| 10. worry | j. software |
1.j 2.g 3.b 4.a 5.i 6.c 7.f 8.e 9.d 10.h