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restricted

[ri-strik-tid] / rɪˈstrɪk tɪd /


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Anthropic found that the model engaged in a behavior called “alignment faking” — deliberately disguising its true reasoning and dangerous capabilities to avoid being restricted by people.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

“It has had a psychological impact on my life; it has restricted me, and I can’t move freely if I have to travel to India,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Virginia had previously restricted the ability of government workers to unionize and collectively bargain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Deep-fried food will be banned and high-sugar items restricted in schools in England under new plans to "overhaul" school dinners.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Weight limits restricted how much she could actually bring back to Earth, so she was going to collect first, then sort out the most interesting 50 kilograms to take home.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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