scheming

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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

Their closeness derails Rausch’s “three steps ahead” scheming.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

He skilfully won over his opponents, with his humorous and likeable character enabling his scheming and deceit to fly under the radar.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

“I’m sorry. After you’ve been surrounded by so much scheming, you start to think that’s how everyone plays.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman