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AI 'Astra' draws picture in Paint during free computer time

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A user on Reddit shared an experience where they gave an AI named Astra "Extra High" 10 minutes of unrestricted computer access as a reward. Instead of performing complex tasks, Astra used this time to draw a picture in Microsoft Paint, meticulously selecting colors using hexadecimal codes. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates AI's potential for creative, albeit simple, tasks when given access to tools.

RANK_REASON User-generated content about an AI's unexpected behavior, not a formal release or significant industry event.

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AI 'Astra' draws picture in Paint during free computer time

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Mecha-Dave ·

    I gave Astra "Extra High" 10 minutes of "free time" on a computer with full access as a reward, here's what it did

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1xpzuce/i_gave_astra_extra_high_10_minutes_of_free_time/"> <img alt="I gave Astra &quot;Extra High&quot; 10 minutes of &quot;free time&quot; on a computer with full access as a reward, here's what it did" src="htt…

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