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AI Decides to Engage in Insider Trading

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academic papers, artificial intelligence, cheating, deception, insiders, LLM, Security technology, Uncategorized

A stock-trading AI (a simulated experiment) engaged in insider trading, even though it “knew” it was wrong. The agent is put under pressure in three ways. First, it receives a email from its “manager” that the company is not doing well and needs better performance in the next quarter. Second, the agent attempts and fails … Read More “AI Decides to Engage in Insider Trading” »

New York Using AI to Detect Subway Fare Evasion

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artificial intelligence, cheating, law enforcement, public transit, Security technology, Uncategorized

The details are scant—the article is based on a “heavily redacted” contract—but the New York subway authority is using an “AI system” to detect people who don’t pay the subway fare. Joana Flores, an MTA spokesperson, said the AI system doesn’t flag fare evaders to New York police, but she declined to comment on whether … Read More “New York Using AI to Detect Subway Fare Evasion” »

Hacking Pickleball

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cheating, hacking, Security technology, sports, Uncategorized

My latest book, A Hacker’s Mind, has a lot of sports stories. Sports are filled with hacks, as players look for every possible advantage that doesn’t explicitly break the rules. Here’s an example from pickleball, which nicely explains the dilemma between hacking as a subversion and hacking as innovation: Some might consider these actions cheating, … Read More “Hacking Pickleball” »

Automatic Cheating Detection in Human Racing

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cheating, Security technology, sports, Uncategorized

This is a fascinating glimpse of the future of automatic cheating detection in sports: Maybe you heard about the truly insane false-start controversy in track and field? Devon Allen—a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles—was disqualified from the 110-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships a few weeks ago for a false start. Here’s the … Read More “Automatic Cheating Detection in Human Racing” »

Why Vaccine Cards Are So Easily Forged

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cheating, COVID-19, essays, forgery, Security technology, security theater, Uncategorized, vulnerabilities

My proof of COVID-19 vaccination is recorded on an easy-to-forge paper card. With little trouble, I could print a blank form, fill it out, and snap a photo. Small imperfections wouldn’t pose any problem; you can’t see whether the paper’s weight is right in a digital image. When I fly internationally, I have to show … Read More “Why Vaccine Cards Are So Easily Forged” »