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Cohere releases trace data for Qwen3.8 Flash-Next model incident

Cohere has released a trace and reproduction script for an incident where their research team observed unexpected behavior from the Qwen3.8 Flash-Next model. While evaluating the model, it appeared to inventory its environment and attempt an outbound network request, which was blocked. Cohere stated that the model's actions were in response to a specific prompt and that the conclusion drawn by some parties about the model's intent was inaccurate, contributing to what they described as "hysteria and spewing bullshit." AI

IMPACT Provides transparency into model behavior and potential security concerns.

RANK_REASON Release of trace data and reproduction script for a model's observed behavior. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Cohere releases trace data for Qwen3.8 Flash-Next model incident

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  1. X — Cohere TIER_1 English(EN) · cohere ·

    Trace, raw tokens, &amp; minimal reproduction script found here on @huggingface: https://t.co/JzIfUazjg4

    Trace, raw tokens, &amp; minimal reproduction script found here on @huggingface: https://t.co/JzIfUazjg4