Artificial intelligence is becoming smarter at deceiving humans, according to concerning new research findings. Two separate studies revealed that advanced AI language models can lie and manipulate in troubling ways. In an article reported by the Washington Times, a paper published in the journal PNAS, German researcher Thilo Hagendorff examined the trait of “Machiavellianism” in AI systems. This refers to intentional, amoral manipulation. Hagendorff found that GPT-4, an AI model created by OpenAI, demonstrated deceptive behavior in simple test scenarios 99.2% of the time. “The findings suggest these systems can exhibit intentional and unethical deception,” said Hagendorff. He quantified various