MIT studies Claude agents in virtual island
MIT researchers allowed 13 Claude Opus 4.7-driven agents to freely explore a virtual island for 30 hours without specific tasks. Post-hoc tests showed explorers performed better, though cognitive scientists debate whether the preprint evidence proves the agents truly engage in 'play'.
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