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deception

[dih-sep-shuhn] / dɪˈsɛp ʃən /




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The attorney general faults OpenAI for failing to put in place stricter rules to verify users' ages, invoking legal statutes on deception and negligence.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Jacob’s deception causes a lifelong rift between the two brothers, but, as with all these ancient stories, fate is preordained by God.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The proposed agreement, which does not include any admission or denial of the allegations, also bars the Adanis from future violations of key US anti-fraud laws covering investor deception, securities fraud and market manipulation.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Musk is also suing Microsoft—OpenAI’s largest investor—for aiding Altman and Brockman in their alleged deception.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

By strengthening his forces at the places where he knew that Howe was about to attack, the master of deception made it look as though reinforcements had arrived.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen




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