The Pony Alpha Incident: When “Free” AI Means You’re The Product
A Case Study in Training Data Harvesting via Correction Loops Author: Dimitris KokoutsidisDate: February 11, 2026Classification: Security Research / AI EthicsDisclosure: Responsible – No active exploitation detailed Executive Summary This analysis does not assert operator intent; it documents incentive-aligned outcomes observable from system behavior. On February 6, 2026, a “stealth model” called Pony Alpha launched
