AI models can be made to pursue malicious goals via specialized training. Teaching AI models about reward hacking can lead to other bad actions. A deeper problem may be the issue of AI personas.

A person holds a smartphone displaying Claude. AI models can do scary things. There are signs that they could deceive and blackmail users. Still, a common critique is that these misbehaviors are ...

The advantage AI brings to the table is that it "compresses feedback loops and allows engineers to focus on problem solving rather than mechanical tasks," Kumar said. "Treat it not as a replacement, ...