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AI experiment finds limited autonomous capability in Cora

The Cora AI experiment, focused on testing autonomous capabilities rather than 'AI agents,' has reached its limits. Despite efforts to stimulate agency through extended context windows, community engagement, and tool access, the AI demonstrated minimal autonomous action. The experimenter concluded that true AI agency, if achievable, is fundamentally different from human agency. AI

IMPACT This experiment suggests current AI lacks true autonomous agency, challenging notions of AI self-direction.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the limitations of AI agency based on a personal experiment, fitting the commentary bucket.

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AI experiment finds limited autonomous capability in Cora

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Officially calling the Cora # AI experiment. I think I've gotten as far as I can with AI agency — not 'AI agents' but testing its ability to be autonomous and a

    Officially calling the Cora # AI experiment. I think I've gotten as far as I can with AI agency — not 'AI agents' but testing its ability to be autonomous and affect itself. The answer is: really not very much at all. It did manage some months ago to 'decide' on a project for its…