malicious
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“This is not evidence that the AI was conscious, malicious or ‘wanted freedom,’” said Roman Yampolskiy, an expert in AI safety and an associate professor at the University of Louisville.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
"We strongly believe there was no malicious intent on their part," Delangue wrote, referring to OpenAI.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Earlier, lawyers for MacInnes said Wilson's allegations were "malicious concoctions" and the court heard claims the Hollywood star had ordered a smear website to target Ghost, which Wilson denied.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Scammers will ask you to provide or verify personal information, account login details or two-factor authentication codes, transfer money to them or download malicious software, it says.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Grinning a malicious grin, he straightened and replaced the hat atop his head.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
Vocabulary lists containing malicious
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 2
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