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‘If you build something vastly smarter than you, it better be on your side’: can we stop AI from deceiving us? – podcast

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We are used to the idea that our fellow humans might intentionally mislead or manipulate us, but the idea that machines can now do the same is deeply unsettling. Researchers are racing to find solutions before it’s too late. By Snigdha Poonam. Read by Maya Saroya Read the text version here Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/longreadpod This article was supported by a grant from the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism

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