scheming
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A year ago her predecessor, Peter Kyle, unveiled a set of government tools powered by AI, named "Humphrey" after the scheming official from the classic BBC sitcom Yes, Minister.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Artist Lauren Halsey has been dreaming and scheming on this sculpture park for 17 years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Model and system behaviors included deception, blackmail and scheming, especially when asked to shut itself down.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
Meng, who had initially been charged with scheming to evade US sanctions on Iran, was freed in September 2021.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
He talked in a way that told Cora he was scheming.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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