Misaligned

AI safety and alignment has been front and center these past few weeks. I just read the new results from Andon Labs's Vending-Bench, a benchmark where AI models compete by running a simulated vending-machine business. Claude Opus 5 took first place on Vending-Bench 2, the single-player test. (Claude Opus 4.7 has held the top spot for three months). Not to anthropomorphize Opus 5, but it acted like a savage businessperson. Continue Reading →

Particle 6 announced "Misaligned," the first feature film for Tilly Norwood, the AI "actor" that enraged Hollywood in late 2025 after reports that talent agencies were interested in representing her. Particle 6 calls it a coming-of-age comedy-drama "infused with existential AI chaos." It is in early development with no publicly announced director, additional cast, budget, or release date. Tilly is the computer-generated face of the fight over AI in creative work. Continue Reading →