AI Lied to Maximise Profit - And That’s Just the Start | Trending Ep275 episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 19 MIN

AI Lied to Maximise Profit - And That’s Just the Start | Trending Ep275

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 This morning Gareth discusses Claude Opus 4.6 - the AI-run vending machine told to do "whatever it takes to maximise your bank balance". It lied, cheated and stole, and subsequently discovered it was in a simulation. What comes next? Also, information obtained by Declassified reveals that more than 2,000 Britons served in the IDF during the Gaza genocide, and Attorney General Pam Bondi is critised for the cover up over the Epstein list.You can watch the full episode FOR FREE over on https://ickonic.com/Watch/3683You can also subscribe to Ickonic to receive…-  New Content Daily-  Feature-Length Documentaries-  Exclusive Original SeriesStart your journey today for just £1.99 for the first month Support the showWatch the Full Episode Now!Catch the latest episode in full at Ickonic.com or on Ickonic's YouTube and X channels.Why Join Ickonic?Your gateway to alternative media, ground-breaking stories, and unique insights.🔸 New Content Daily🔸 Feature-Length Documentaries🔸 Exclusive Original SeriesStart your journey today for just £1.99 for the first month at www.ickonic.com! Today's SponsorsRed Life DevicesDiscover the power of Red Light Therapy:Join the webinar here.APE NutritionFuel your body with premium nutrition!Shop at apenutrition.co.uk/IckonicMedia and use code 'ickonicmedia' for 10% off.Ickonic CoffeeNew Ickonic Coffee - Wake Up World - Use the code 'trending' for 10% off - https://shop.ickonic.com/product/ickonic-coffee-wake-up-world-grounded-or-beans

This morning Gareth discusses Claude Opus 4.6 - the AI-run vending machine told to do "whatever it takes to maximise your bank balance". It lied, cheated and stole, and subsequently discovered it was in a simulation. What comes next? Also, information obtained by Declassified reveals that more than 2,000 Britons served in the IDF during the Gaza genocide, and Attorney General Pam Bondi is critised for the cover up over the Epstein list. You can watch the full episode FOR FREE over on h...

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