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Recent Examples of manipulation
These incidents highlight how context poisoning and prompt manipulation can silently break AI safeguards.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Officially launched in July 2025 and featured at the World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, Oli is ideal for environments that require nuanced manipulation and adaptability, such as logistics hubs, assembly lines, and fulfillment centers.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The conditions in low orbit, 100 to 1,200 miles above the Earth, can make for easier manipulation of materials, speed up development cycles and provide new insights into research on cures for diseases because cell cultures grow differently.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The novel intertwines elements of espionage with philosophical explorations of human history, environmentalism, and the complexities of identity and manipulation.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
No Filters 3Cat & Vértigo Films A fiction series exploring cyberbullying, sextortion and online manipulation.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Martin shares a chunk of screentime with Collette, who serves up a masterclass in chilling villainy as a school and community leader who majors in manipulation.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
With the recent release of Sora 2, an OpenAI employee touted the video generator’s ability to create realistic security video of CEO Sam Altman stealing from Target — a clip that drew concern from some who worry about how AI might be used to carry out mass manipulation campaigns.
—Maura Murphy, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
As is his wont, Schumacher leans into the emotional manipulation — heaven forbid the man should ever restrain himself — which actually undercuts the emotions on display.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Officially launched in July 2025 and featured at the World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, Oli is ideal for environments that require nuanced manipulation and adaptability, such as logistics hubs, assembly lines, and fulfillment centers.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The conditions in low orbit, 100 to 1,200 miles above the Earth, can make for easier manipulation of materials, speed up development cycles and provide new insights into research on cures for diseases because cell cultures grow differently.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The novel intertwines elements of espionage with philosophical explorations of human history, environmentalism, and the complexities of identity and manipulation.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
No Filters 3Cat & Vértigo Films A fiction series exploring cyberbullying, sextortion and online manipulation.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Martin shares a chunk of screentime with Collette, who serves up a masterclass in chilling villainy as a school and community leader who majors in manipulation.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
With the recent release of Sora 2, an OpenAI employee touted the video generator’s ability to create realistic security video of CEO Sam Altman stealing from Target — a clip that drew concern from some who worry about how AI might be used to carry out mass manipulation campaigns.
—Maura Murphy, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
As is his wont, Schumacher leans into the emotional manipulation — heaven forbid the man should ever restrain himself — which actually undercuts the emotions on display.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulation
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Founded in 1962, the museum highlights 200 years of canal history through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and engaging programs that explore how this engineering marvel shaped New York’s communities and culture, past and present.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The project was built over 10 years, during which the architects combined local materials with advanced engineering to ensure the building’s striking, floating appearance was matched by practical functionality and structural stability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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That money is being taken away from habitat management, stocking and improving fisheries for anglers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s camp asked the company about the marker, Gina Lázaro, VP of brand management at Sharpie’s parent company, Newell Brands, told Fortune in an exclusive interview.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Some 80 percent of Republicans approve of his handling compared with just 19 percent of Democrats.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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His handling of deportations moved from a 49-49 split to 46%-50% net disapproval.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Johnson reportedly regained control of the vehicle and attempted to flee again, but police executed a ramming technique, known as a tactical vehicle intervention, to disable the vehicle, the release says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The protests come amid a federal government shutdown now in its 18th day, broader immigration enforcement operations, and the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and Los Angeles.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Pentagon has deployed a massive amount of military force to the region, including eight Navy ships, F-35 fighter jets, a special operations ship, and 10,000 troops.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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In this there’s a distinct echo of the process currently in use for determining which visas (permanent or temporary) will be revoked under the current administration.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Eleanor Roosevelt, who professionalized the office of the first lady during her husband's administration, was also a frequent user of the East Wing.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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The announcement on Friday evening draws a line once and for all, without having to go through the messy machinations of a parliamentary intervention, which would have been required to remove the dukedom.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Beyond his extensive acting credits, Nighy has become quietly famous for his no-nonsense opinions on the machinations of life and regular sightings in and around London cafés.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Manipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manipulation. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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