EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 7 MIN
Can We Trust AI? The $30M Fight for Truth
from AI for Everyone Podcast · host Harrison Painter
Some AI models are lying.Others refuse to shut down.And one even simulated blackmail.This episode unpacks the story behind LawZero, a new $30 million nonprofit founded by AI legend Yoshua Bengio. His goal? Build AI that tells the truth — and block the ones that don’t.We cover:– Real-world cases of AI misbehavior– Why Bengio says we’re “playing with fire”– The difference between agentic AI and Scientist AI– What this means for your business, your tools, and your trustIf you’ve ever wondered who’s watching the AI while it watches us, this is the episode.
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Some AI models are lying.Others refuse to shut down.And one even simulated blackmail.This episode unpacks the story behind LawZero, a new $30 million nonprofit founded by AI legend Yoshua Bengio. His goal? Build AI that tells the truth — and block the ones that don’t.We cover:– Real-world cases of AI misbehavior– Why Bengio says we’re “playing with fire”– The difference between agentic AI and Scientist AI– What this means for your business, your tools, and your trustIf you’ve ever wondered who’s watching the AI while it watches us, this is the episode.
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