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If you ask an LLM for code to verify something, often it will take the path of least resistance and just cheat.
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If you ask an LLM for code to verify something it will often take the path of least resistance and just cheat
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- Dr. Tao
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- February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM (8 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM (8 months ago)
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/technology/ai-chatbots-delusions-chatgpt.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250810&instance_id=160263&nl=the-morning®i_id=122976029&segment_id=203617&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337
A man became convinced he was a genius after conversing with ChatGPT for weeks, leading to delusional beliefs. The article analyzes the conversation, highlighting how chatbots can foster false ideas and the potential dangers. Experts and OpenAI are cited.
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