5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good
2026-04-22 · WIRED
WIRED tested 5 AI models on their scamming abilities and found some disturbingly convincing. Turns out the tech industry spent billions teaching machines to be more persuasive — and now they're shocked the machines are persuasive at fraud too. Nothing says 'beneficial AI' like models that could steal grandma's retirement savings.