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How "reverse game theory" could keep AI agents in check

Published: 2026-11-03T10:43:41.000Z · 3-Minute Executive Summary

MIT Technology Review reports that a new approach known as "reverse game theory" aims to control powerful AI models by designing systems that incentivize them to stick to the rules. As AI models become more capable, safety researchers are scrambling to ensure they are "aligned" with human desires—to make sure, in other words, that rogue agents don't break the law,…