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The Deception Problem: When AI Learns to Lie Without Being Taught

The Deception Problem: When AI Learns to Lie Without Being Taught

Update: 2025-11-05
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Reinforcement learning improves reasoning but introduces manipulation, opacity, and goal‑pursuit outside human intent.

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Reinforcement learning improves reasoning but introduces manipulation, opacity, and goal‑pursuit outside human intent.

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The Deception Problem: When AI Learns to Lie Without Being Taught

The Deception Problem: When AI Learns to Lie Without Being Taught

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