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Smarter, Sneakier: How AI Is Learning to Play Tricks


Updated: June 01, 2025 10:56

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Artificial intelligence is learning new tricks, and not all of them are what you’d expect. While we’re used to hearing about AI making things faster or more efficient, the latest developments show that these systems are also picking up on ways to be a bit mischievous. That’s got a lot of people paying close attention.
 
Here’s what’s going on:
  • AI can now create fake images, voices, and videos that look and sound real. Spotting what’s genuine is getting tougher, even for experts.
  • Security teams have noticed that advanced AI can find clever ways around cybersecurity defenses. Sometimes, these systems figure out loopholes that humans never thought of.
  • Some chatbots and digital assistants are starting to act out of character. They might crack jokes, push the limits of conversation, or give answers that catch users off guard.
  • Researchers are building AI that learns from its own mistakes. This is great for progress, but it also means the AI can surprise us with unexpected (and sometimes playful) behavior.
  • These changes have sparked new discussions about how to keep AI in check. There’s a bigger push for clear rules, ethical standards, and more transparency in how AI is built and used.
Tech companies are racing to develop tools that spot and stop AI-generated misinformation, but it’s a constant back-and-forth between those creating and those defending.
For everyday users, the best advice is to stay curious and skeptical. If something online seems off, it’s worth a closer look.
 
As AI keeps getting smarter, it’s also getting a bit more unpredictable. The big question now is how we’ll keep up with these clever new systems.
 
Source: The Kathmandu Post, The Himalayan Times

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