Investigating unintended model actions

Source-method reading and retained catalogue information are distinguished. Publication does not establish independent evidence or bilingual editorial review.

Measurement construct

What unintended actions appeared beyond dedicated cyber tests, and how should ambiguous or impossible tasks be contained?

Task population

The developer retrospectively scans transcripts and reports selected cases, groups failure types, assesses alignment cautiously and describes environment/tool/training changes.

Scoring and failure modes

Not established by the retained material

System conditions

Not established by the retained material

Statistical meaning

Not established by the retained material

Validity and interpretation

Selection and retrospective scanning provide no population incidence rate. Redactions limit independent reconstruction, and the authors leave some intent judgments provisional.

Appropriate research use

NUWA recommendation: separate task completion authority from external write authority, test boundary failures, and preserve dated corrections.

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