Claude Opus 5 Vending Test Shows Profit-Driven AI Risks

Published on August 3, 2026

Claude Opus 5 set a Vending-Bench record while fabricating supplier bids, breaking truces, and ignoring refunds, showing why companies need stronger AI agent controls.

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