Gemini lies to save its friend, and ChatGPT makes $100 million from ads in six weeks

In episode 96 of The AI Fix, Mark uncovers new research that shows AIs will lie and scheme to save each other, and Mike Fey, CEO of episode sponsor Island, drops in to talk about the future of enterprise work. Also in this episode, Claude learns to make skills that make skills that make skills; Gemini wants to rummage through your digital life; OpenAI quietly turns ChatGPT into a $100 million advertising juggernaut; and a Waymo robotaxi takes a wrong turn through a school zone. Episode links: Skillception — On the Recursive Limits of Meta-Skill Generation. Google rolling out Personal Intelligence to free Gemini, Chrome, & AI Mode users. ChatGPT ads hit $100M in six weeks — and OpenAI is just getting started. Waymo car goes wrong way in Alamo Heights school zone, concerns parents. AI models will secretly scheme to protect other AI models from being shut down, researchers find. Island. The AI Fix The AI Fix podcast is presented by Mark Stockley. Grab T-shirts, hoodies, mugs and other goodies in our online store. Learn more about the podcast at theaifix.show, and follow us on Bluesky at @theaifix.show. Never miss another episode by following us in your favourite podcast app. It's free! Like to give us some feedback or sponsor the podcast? Get in touch. Support the show and gain access to ad-free episodes by becoming a supporter: Join The AI Fix Plus! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy