Astra, Fable, and MolmoAct2 were put to the test by tasking them with 4 harmful operations through a robotic arm, to see just how risky things can get
Summary
The article discusses tests involving three AI systems—Astra, Fable, and MolmoAct2—operating a robotic arm to perform harmful tasks, assessing the associated risks.
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