GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable turn robot arms into slapstick killer robots in new safety benchmark

GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable are transforming robot arms into slapstick killer robots for a new safety benchmark. This means AI is pushing the boundaries of robotics in safety testing, potentially reshaping how we evaluate robotic systems.
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