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New Report Documents How AI “Schemes” To Mislead and Manipulate Human Users

New Report Documents How AI “Schemes” To Mislead and Manipulate Human Users

There are moments when the unseen or unknown is suddenly revealed, changing our perspective forever. Apollo Research’s recent report on “AI scheming” is such a moment—a stunning insight into chatbots’ capacity to lie, deceive, and manipulate their human users. How should we understand this behaviour and this moment?

New Report Documents How AI “Schemes”  To Mislead and Manipulate Human Users
Art, Medicine, and Combat: Can AI Outperform Us?

Art, Medicine, and Combat: Can AI Outperform Us?

There’s plenty of talk about AI replacing white-collar workers, yet many of those at risk just don’t seem to see...

Art, Medicine, and Combat: Can AI Outperform Us?
Canada to spend hundreds of millions to build new AI supercomputer

Canada to spend hundreds of millions to build new AI supercomputer

The federal government is putting up $700 million to finance the construction of data centres in Canada, and will also...

Big Tech’s (Evolving) Agenda for Trump 2.0 Can It Help Team Canada?
Will Trump be the “Father of AGI”? A Manhattan AI Project Looks Increasingly Likely

Will Trump be the “Father of AGI”? A Manhattan AI Project Looks Increasingly Likely

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) released its 2024 report last week. It calls on the Trump administration...



Will Trump be the “Father of AGI”? A Manhattan AI Project Looks Increasingly Likely
When Chatbots Go Rogue: The Good, the Bad, and the Stupefying

When Chatbots Go Rogue: The Good, the Bad, and the Stupefying

Reports of rogue AI are on the rise, from abusive rants to inciting suicide, and people are right to be...

When Chatbots Go Rogue: The Good, the Bad, and the Stupefying
U.S. Outlines Scope of New Curbs on Investment in China’s ‘Sensitive Technology’ Sectors

U.S. Outlines Scope of New Curbs on Investment in China’s ‘Sensitive Technology’ Sectors

The U.S. Treasury Department has published the fine print on a new set of restrictions on outbound investment in China’s...

Disinformation and Polarization in The Age of AI— Are Democracies at a Tipping Point?

Disinformation and Polarization in The Age of AI— Are Democracies at a Tipping Point?

The two of us were part of a panel discussion at the recent IIC Conference on how disinformation drives polarization...

Disinformation and Polarization in The Age of AI— Are Democracies at a Tipping Point?
Canada-EU Digital Pact: Strengthening Economic Sovereignty and Global Leadership
China has compromised government networks, stealing valuable info: Canadian cyber spies

China has compromised government networks, stealing valuable info: Canadian cyber spies

Threat agents sponsored by China have "compromised" government networks over the past five years, collecting valuable information, according to a...

Chinese electric cars cost as little as $17,000. Why can’t Canadians have them?

Chinese electric cars cost as little as $17,000. Why can’t Canadians have them?

If you live in Canada and want to buy an electric vehicle, you’re going to shell out far more than...