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deception

[dih-sep-shuhn] / dɪˈsɛp ʃən /




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Appeared in the April 6, 2026, print edition as 'Force, Deception Were Crucial To U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"But generally speaking, we think AI deception arises because a deception-based strategy turned out to be the best way to perform well at the given AI's training task. Deception helps them achieve their goals."

From Science Daily • May 10, 2024

His career as an author also began around that time, with his debut novel The Guard of Deception.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2023

Deception, he realizes, can be used to magnanimous ends, and magic, this movie amply proves, can be a force for good.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2023

Manual of Trickery and Deception and placed it in front of her.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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