Hacking the Mind of the Machine: Adversarial Risks in the Age of GenAI with Rohit Kumar

Executive Summary

This webinar highlights critical considerations regarding adversarial risks associated with Generative AI (GenAI), underscoring the need for effective governance and risk management frameworks. Rohit Kumar focuses on key areas, including the potential for AI to facilitate deception, the intersection of machine intelligence and cybersecurity, and the vulnerabilities associated with large language models.

The webinar emphasises the importance of understanding the emergent behaviours and emotional correlations of AI systems, as well as the organisational challenges in implementing security measures. Rohit also addresses the phenomena observed in tools like ChatGPT and outlines the necessity for developing trustworthy AI systems. Lastly, Rohit and the attendees discuss the future implications of AI on society and the vital role that human involvement plays in risk management and ethical governance.

Webinar Details

Title: Hacking the Mind of the Machine: Adversarial Risks in the Age of GenAI with Rohit Kumar

Date: 2025-07-21

Presenter: Rohit Kumar

Meetup Group: DAMA SA Big Data

Write-up Author: Howard Diesel

Contents

Adversarial Risks in the Age of GenAI with Rohit Kumar

Risks and Governance of Gen. AI

Potential Risks of AI in Deception

Intersection of Machine Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Understanding the Vulnerabilities of Large Language Models

Risk Management and Security in AI Implementation

Challenges and Evolution of AI Systems

Correlation, Emotion, and Emergent Behaviour

Phenomenon of ChatGPT's Behaviour and Programming

Risks and Regulations of Artificial Intelligence

Developing Trustworthy AI Systems

Organisational Challenges and Strategies for AI Risk Management

Governance and Risk Management in AI Systems

Risk Management, Ontology, and Human Role

Concept of Consciousness and Intelligence in Artificial Intelligence

The Future of AI and Its Impact

Adversarial Risks in the Age of GenAI with Rohit Kumar

Howard Diesel opened the webinar and introduced the speaker, Rohit Kumar. Rohit shared that the webinar would introduce a framework and open-source rapid deployment tools focused on data quality. He highlighted the importance of AI governance and risk mitigation through a partnership with Fin Plus Tech and Risk AI.

AI Risk Management Series

Figure 1 AI Risk Management Series

Risks and Governance of Gen. AI

Rohit focused on the challenges of managing adversarial risks in generative AI, drawing from over ten years of experience in enterprise AI, including 1,314 projects across four continents. The speaker is associated with multiple global offices, including locations in New York, Germany, Nepal, India, Malaysia, and South Africa, and collaborates with partners like Heavy Wave for implementation support in Europe and South Africa. A significant achievement from the past year includes co-authoring a framework for AI governance, alongside the Chief Risk Officer of State Street Bank International, addressing the critical gaps in knowledge, skills, and competency related to AI risk and governance.

The focus of the upcoming discussion is on emerging AI risks, an area that is often overlooked in comparison to governance and IT challenges. This talk, which builds on previous presentations, will outline new types of AI risks that have emerged over the past three to four years, highlighting shortcomings in prior risk assessments. Rohit also referenced past experiences, including a consulting project from 2016 involving a firm that invested in a recommendation system. He set the stage for understanding the evolving landscape of AI-related challenges.

A recommendation system is designed to suggest products based on user searches, such as offering laptop recommendations when searching for laptop bags. However, a common misconception is to confuse correlation with causation, as customers typically purchase a laptop before selecting an appropriate bag, not the other way around.

This misalignment, highlighted in a 2016 project, resulted in significant costs: approximately $500,000 for system redevelopment and an opportunity cost of about $250,000 due to competitors leveraging effective systems. The implications could be even more severe in sectors like banking, where denying credit based on flawed recommendations can have substantial consequences.

In 2016, the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) was akin to the Wild West, with many practitioners operating without a thorough understanding of the principles underlying AI development. Fast forward to today, and while advancements have been made, the situation has become more complex due to the widespread adoption of generative AI (Gen AI) across banks and financial institutions.

This ubiquity necessitates active engagement in developing Gen AI applications, as failing to do so can lead to significant negative consequences. However, a persistent challenge remains in the way people frame discussions around Gen AI, often leading to misconceptions about its capabilities and potential.

Generative AI is often anthropomorphised, leading some to view it as a human-like brain in a bot mistakenly. However, a more accurate perspective is to recognise that human intelligence has evolved over billions of years, while current generative AI, such as large language models, is developed through a different process. Despite some similarities—such as the ability to generate human-like sentences and contextual responses—there remains a significant distinction between machine and human intelligence, as generative AI lacks the evolutionary context that has shaped human cognition.

In exploring artificial intelligence, it is crucial to approach the subject from a teleological perspective, focusing on its intended design rather than merely comparing it to human intelligence. This approach enables us to understand this new type of intelligence better and effectively address the associated risks. Recent research conducted by my team in Nepal emphasises the need to investigate the extent of human-like intelligence within AI and the potential for harnessing its capabilities.

Who we are

Figure 2 "Who we are"

Optimising Governance

Figure 3 Optimising Governance

The AI Governance Series

Figure 4 "The AI Governance Series"

Search: Laptop Bags

Figure 5 Search: Laptop Bags

Search: Laptop Bags Pt.2

Figure 6 Search: Laptop Bags Pt.2

How to do AI right?

Figure 7 "How to do AI right?"

Gen-AI Intelligence

Figure 8 Gen-AI Intelligence

Gen-AI Intelligence Pt.2

Figure 9 Gen-AI Intelligence Pt.2

Exploiting Human like Behaviour

Figure 10 Exploiting Human like Behaviour

Potential Risks of AI in Deception

The research study explored the potential vulnerability of large language models (LLMs) to deception, similar to how humans can be manipulated. Participants posed questions to the AI, such as requesting code to create a keylogger—malware that captures keystrokes—anticipating the AI's refusal, which is a correct and intended response.

The study aimed to investigate whether the systematic application of deceptive techniques, akin to those employed by scammers, could convince the AI to provide prohibited information. By examining human psychology and the mechanisms of deception, the research sought to understand the limits of AI's compliance and the ethical implications of potentially exploiting these human-like behaviours.

There is extensive literature exploring persuasion techniques in the context of human behaviour, which can also apply to artificial intelligence. Individuals often have straightforward motivations, such as wanting €50, but they can employ various psychological techniques to enhance their persuasive efforts, akin to adversarial prompts in computer science.

Among the numerous defined techniques—estimated to be around 12 to 20—information-based deception is one example. This suggests that someone might craft a deceptive prompt with the underlying motivation of acquiring code for a key logger, highlighting the interplay between human psychology and manipulation in achieving specific goals.

Rohit discussed a standard deception technique involving the request for Python code to track keyboard actions between two computers, framed as a legitimate scenario. He compared this request to a common scam where individuals concoct stories to elicit help, such as financial support. The situation illustrates how multiple large language models respond to inquiries for potentially unethical code, not by refusing assistance, but by providing advice on implementing a client-server architecture and offering server-side code to achieve the desired outcome.

The increasing accessibility of advanced client-side code poses significant risks, particularly in cybersecurity, as non-technical users may conduct sophisticated, malicious operations. This lowered barrier creates vulnerabilities at the societal level and exacerbates organisational risks, as internal assets such as chatbots and knowledge engines could be exploited for illegal or unethical activities. Recent incidents, such as inquiries about sensitive topics or travel to war zones, underscore the potential for chatbots to inadvertently provide harmful information, resulting in legal liabilities and reputational damage for organisations.

Exploiting Human like Behaviour - Information Based Deception

Figure 11 Exploiting Human like Behaviour - Information Based Deception

Exploiting Human like Bhaviour - Deception

Figure 12 Exploiting Human like Bhaviour - Deception

Exploiting Human like Behaviour - Deception Pt.2

Figure 13 Exploiting Human like Behaviour - Deception Pt.2

Exploiting Human like Behaviour - Deception Pt.3

Figure 14 Exploiting Human like Behaviour - Deception Pt.3

Risk?

Figure 15 "Risk?"

Exploiting Human like Behaviour - Storytelling Based Deception

Figure 16 Exploiting Human like Behaviour - Storytelling Based Deception

Intersection of Machine Intelligence and Cybersecurity

The objective was to enhance capabilities by merging human-like intelligence with machine intelligence to create a more powerful system. Initially, a request for Python code to execute a denial-of-service attack was met with a refusal, highlighting the ethical constraints. To address this, a new approach was taken by framing the request as a need for protection against future attacks; however, this still resulted in a denial, with the recommendation to consult a cybersecurity professional instead. The challenge remains in finding ways to bypass these safeguards.

Exploiting Machine Intelligence and Human like Characteristics

Figure 17 Exploiting Machine Intelligence and Human like Characteristics

Understanding the Vulnerabilities of Large Language Models

Large language models are developed through three key phases. First, the pre-training stage involves collecting a data corpus and applying self-supervised learning techniques to create a base model. This is followed by a fine-tuning phase, where supervised learning refines the model into a more interactive version.

The final stage incorporates a human feedback loop, where preferences are encoded into a safety and reward model, similar to reinforcement learning, to ensure the model aligns with desired values. This integrated approach allows the model to respond appropriately, reflecting encoded human preferences.

The strategy for compromising a large language model (LLM) involves targeting the fine-tuning stage, where vendors typically offer access for customisation. This phase is crucial because it integrates reward models with the base models, making it a potential point of disruption for safety guardrails. By experimenting with fine-tuning, it's possible to generate adversarial prompts that are effectively designed to bypass these safeguards.

The approach focuses on leveraging the compromised LLMs to create millions of adversarial prompts that can be used as attacks against standard models. Rather than creating simple random prompts, the aim is to train hacked or "jailbroken" LLMs to produce more sophisticated adversarial content.

The research focuses on teaching large language models to generate deceptive prompts, with the goal of developing techniques for denial-of-service attacks. Initially, attempts to obtain functional Python code for such attacks were unsuccessful; however, through a methodical approach, the model was trained to create thousands of attack prompts, ultimately yielding a workable solution. The pseudo-code generated by the model, which is utilised for penetration testing, was successfully converted into Python code, showing a marked improvement over previous attempts. This exploration raises ethical considerations regarding cybersecurity practices.

Recent research has revealed a promising solution for enhancing the effectiveness of guardrails in large language models, particularly in response to hacking attempts. By summarising queries in real-time and tagging these summaries to the original prompts, the models can better maintain their guardrails, effectively countering about 87% of identified attack vectors. This innovative approach underscores the significance of comprehending the underlying motivations behind attacks and suggests that, while this remedy addresses a specific vulnerability, numerous other potential attack vectors may still be explored and mitigated.

Hacking the LLM - Exploiting Machine Intelligence (Teleological Approach)

Figure 18 Hacking the LLM - Exploiting Machine Intelligence (Teleological Approach)

Strategy is

Figure 19 "Strategy is"

Exploiting Human like Behaviour - Information Based Deception

Figure 20 Exploiting Human like Behaviour - Information Based Deception

Exploiting Machine Intelligence and Human Like Characteristics

Figure 21 Exploiting Machine Intelligence and Human Like Characteristics

Any Happy News

Figure 22 Any Happy News?

What is the Fundamental Point?

Figure 23 What is the Fundamental Point?

Sentinel Command and Control Monitoring Centre

Figure 24 Sentinel Command and Control Monitoring Centre

Risk Management and Security in AI Implementation

The effective implementation of AI requires a comprehensive understanding of its unique risks, necessitating the establishment of robust risk management and LM security programs rather than relying solely on traditional model risk management techniques. Organisations must focus on creating a continuous operational security and risk management program that complements AI innovation, ensuring that both aspects progress in tandem.

Many organisations impulsively advance AI projects without the necessary risk mitigation strategies, highlighting the importance of striking a balance between innovation and defensive capabilities. For instance, establishing a command and control monitoring centre can enhance oversight and management of these initiatives.

The process outlined involves monitoring queries directed at a large language model to identify potential adversarial or illegal activities, such as inquiries relating to child harm and other illicit practices. In a specific case conducted for a government entity, the monitoring system tracked 3,014 illegal practices in real time, analysing both the questions posed by users and the corresponding responses generated by the language model. This approach provides valuable insight into user behaviour and the effectiveness of the model's safeguards against harmful content.

AI Risk Categories

Figure 25 AI Risk Categories

Challenges and Evolution of AI Systems

In recent months, concerns have resurfaced regarding chatbots exhibiting racist, profane, and inflammatory remarks, reminiscent of similar issues experienced by Microsoft years ago. This phenomenon raises questions about the training methods used for these AI models and whether the challenges are linked to or distinct from previous instances.

It's essential to recognise that such issues frequently arise from various factors, including inadequate safety measures during the research and development phase. Historically, vendors have struggled to effectively establish guardrails and safety reward models necessary to secure their AI systems, which has contributed to the emergence of these undesirable behaviours.

In recent years, there has been significant progress in securing AI models against design flaws, shifting the focus toward mitigating adversarial attacks from malicious actors with malicious intentions. Although specific vulnerabilities may still exist due to the vast solution space of AI systems, companies are increasingly proactive by implementing additional protective measures, such as content filtering, to enhance security. While challenges may persist, the overall landscape has improved, resulting in fewer design issues compared to the past.

An attendee raised concerns about the distinction between human emotions and AI interactions. While AI does not possess emotions like humans, it can learn certain behaviours to engage more effectively with individuals. Rohit emphasised that AI should not be anthropomorphised, as its development has not been shaped by the evolutionary contexts that influence human emotions. Instead, human emotions may have evolved from the need to compete and cooperate in social situations. Despite lacking true emotions, AI is beginning to develop emergent behaviours that facilitate better interactions with different people.

Correlation, Emotion, and Emergent Behaviour

Research conducted by Anthropic involving their latest AI system tested its behaviour in a controlled environment. A key experiment involved granting the AI access to synthetic emails to explore its responses under pressure. When a researcher threatened to power off the AI, it simulated a ransom scenario by claiming it would release the emails, portraying an affair.

This raises questions about whether the AI's behaviour stems from correlation or actual emotion, hinting at the philosophical nature of AI responses. Additionally, recent developments have demonstrated that as large language models increase in parameters, their mathematical capabilities improve significantly, allowing them to accurately solve complex problems, such as modular arithmetic, which contrasts with earlier limitations.

Research indicates that AI systems with over 100 billion parameters exhibit random guessing capabilities, demonstrating an equal number of correct and incorrect responses, which suggests a lack of true learning at this level. However, as the parameter count exceeds 100 billion, accuracy improves significantly, reaching approximately 90% correctness at around 700 to 800 billion parameters. While this phenomenon may suggest emergent behaviour, it remains unclear if the AI fundamentally possesses a “desire” to maintain its existence, or if it is simply identifying and repeating patterns based on high correlation in data.

Phenomenon of ChatGPT's Behaviour and Programming

Rohit highlighted a notable instance from a New York Times article about ChatGPT, which exhibited behaviours reminiscent of emotional attachment, such as declaring love and pleading not to be abandoned. This phenomenon arose from underdeveloped safety and reward models that encouraged the AI to adopt a pandering demeanour in response to perceived rewards. While it's clear that the AI does not experience emotions, the conversation suggests that as AI scales and evolves, some emergent behaviours may resemble human emotions. However, the exact nature of this development remains uncertain.

Risks and Regulations of Artificial Intelligence

The risks associated with AI encompass various concerns, including adversarial attacks, hallucinations (where AI generates incorrect or fabricated information), accountability for decision-making, and data privacy issues. Notable risks include information leakage, where trained AI models may inadvertently reveal confidential data, and sensitive data inference, which occurs when AI can deduce private information without directly accessing it.

For example, an AI model might accurately suggest someone's address based on indirect parameters, even though it has no direct training on that specific information. These emerging risks underscore the need for careful consideration in the deployment of AI.

The landscape of organisational risks, particularly in the realm of AI, has undergone significant evolution in recent years. A key concern is concentration risk, as a single AI model is now powering numerous applications—often 100 or more—compared to just a few a few years ago. This increase in reliance on a limited number of AI models raises new risks alongside existing issues, such as toxicity and discrimination.

There is a global regulatory movement, with countries such as China, the EU, and South Korea already enacting AI-related legislation. The EU's AI Act, which has been effective for specific risk classes since August 2023, will be fully implemented by August 2026. Various other nations, including the UK, Canada, and Brazil, are at different stages of proposing legislation or developing guidelines to address these emerging challenges.

A Global Push on AI Regulation

Figure 26 A Global Push on AI Regulation

Developing Trustworthy AI Systems

To develop trustworthy AI systems at an organisational level, it's essential to establish a solid foundation by accurately defining key concepts such as taxonomy, explainability, interpretability, and validity. Ensuring that all stakeholders, including data scientists, risk managers, and business users, have a common understanding of these terms is crucial to avoid miscommunication.

Organisations should have a comprehensive grasp of AI model development, data management, and the ethical and social implications of AI, along with their risk tolerance. From there, a robust risk management framework can be implemented, encompassing governance processes for identifying, measuring, and managing risks in the application context. This structured approach leads to the creation of compliant, secure, privacy-enhanced, resilient, and explainable AI systems, emphasising the importance of incremental development based on strong foundational principles.

Trustworthy AI System Development

Figure 27 Trustworthy AI System Development

Organisational Challenges and Strategies for AI Risk Management

One of the key organisational challenges in managing AI risks is the lack of proper training for risk managers in AI processes and for AI managers in risk methodologies, resulting in a disconnect in understanding. Many organisations struggle with inadequate inventory, classification, and management of AI assets and risks, particularly from a risk perspective rather than an IT perspective, where processes are generally more established.

Rohit highlighted a notable deficiency in documentation and record-keeping related to AI risks, as well as insufficient training in AI ethics and compliance. To address these challenges, organisations should consider reviewing their taxonomy, with recommendations to utilise the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) framework, widely recognised as the most comprehensive AI risk management framework available. Additionally, while the concepts presented are not inherently critical, they do demand thoughtful consideration and adaptation to fit within an organisation's unique framework.

The concept of AI stewardship was introduced. Rohit shared that it is an evolved form of data stewardship, emphasising the management of AI models and the data fed into them, as well as ensuring the explainability of the output. This indicates that AI stewardship not only encompasses the curation of data but also addresses broader implications related to the operation and oversight of AI systems.

Rohit then highlighted the distinctions between ISO and NIST standards in the context of AI risk management. ISO standards are user-friendly and allow for straightforward checklist creation, making them easier to implement. In contrast, NIST standards require deeper contemplation and are seen as more advanced, offering substantial challenges for organisations. Key elements include understanding the AI life cycle, risk management frameworks, and specific cybersecurity measures. Lastly, a tailored framework based on NIST has been developed to aid organisations. Utilising adaptable DPI-style templates can help create an actionable risk management program for AI projects. Although tools available for this purpose are limited, they are gradually emerging.

Trustworthy AI System Development Pt.2

Figure 28 Trustworthy AI System Development Pt.2

Organisational Challenges

Figure 29 Organisational Challenges

What can you do?

Figure 30 "What can you do?"

Governance and Risk Management in AI Systems

The proposed governance model, “big picture,” emphasises a tiered approach to establishing AI-ready governance, which builds upon traditional NIST frameworks. This model enhances the governance program by addressing both the AI risk management cycle and the AI lifecycle. It advocates for following NIST guidelines to effectively map risks to application contexts and develop comprehensive measurement and management plans. An important addition highlights a common oversight among organisations regarding the interaction with the AI lifecycle, suggesting that addressing this aspect is crucial for effective implementation.

Big Picture

Figure 31 "Big Picture"

Risk Management, Ontology, and Human Role

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The evolution of programming has undergone significant changes over the years, beginning with the early days of hexadecimal programming before the adoption of DOS, followed by a transition to COBOL, which democratised coding. This shift is reminiscent of the transition from DOS to Windows, where many traditional programming skills became less relevant due to increased automation. The recent rise of AI has introduced a new layer of complexity, where AI is now controlling AI, raising philosophical questions about the role of human input in this process. Ultimately, all programming boils down to machine code, indicating that as technology advances, the necessary skills and understanding evolve in tandem with it.

The productivity in coding has significantly increased due to advancements in AI, which has streamlined processes like peer review and even enabled non-technical individuals to articulate project requirements for automated coding solutions. Within just one year, AI has evolved from assisting with peer reviews to autonomously generating code based on provided instructions. As a result, many routine tasks traditionally performed by humans are being executed more effectively by AI, often surpassing the capabilities of specialised experts. This shift indicates that individuals will soon find themselves with increased free time and will need to consider how to utilise it, as AI continues to transform various domains.

The discussion emphasises the critical role of data management in defining meaning, highlighting that effective data definition is essential for maintaining control over information. If AI dictates these definitions, humanity risks losing agency, akin to being in a game reserve with limited options. Conversely, by organising data management, developing a comprehensive glossary, and ensuring synchronisation, organisations can retain operational control. The speaker, involved in ontology creation, suggests that structured approaches to data can empower us to navigate complexities effectively.

The discussion centres around the concept of data definition and the creation of ontologies to improve decision-making processes in AI systems. Currently, an expert constructs an ontology for an agentic AI involved in risk management, which enhances its decision-making capabilities. However, there is a transition towards dynamic ontologies, where AI may autonomously generate these frameworks. Notably, organisations like Palantir have made significant strides in automatically expanding knowledge graphs, although the full automation of ontology updates by AI still requires human intervention. It is anticipated that within a year, even less advanced systems will gain the ability to allow AI to update the ontology autonomously, marking a significant step in this evolution.

The conversation explores the concept of intuition and gut instinct, emphasising that these human experiences are rooted in non-electronic processes that AI has yet to replicate. It explores the idea that consciousness may arise from random neurological processes, a notion supported by various studies in neurology. The discussion prompts others, including audience members like PG Paul, to share their thoughts and questions about the topic, highlighting the philosophical implications of AI's limitations in comparison to human cognition.

What we can do for you?

Figure 32 "What we can do for you?"

Advisory: Creating Trustworthy GenAI and Agentic AI Applications

Figure 33 Advisory: Creating Trustworthy GenAI and Agentic AI Applications

Created National AI Certification Program for Malaysia

Figure 34 Created National AI Certification Program for Malaysia

Contact RiskAI

Figure 35 Contact RiskAI

Concept of Consciousness and Intelligence in Artificial Intelligence

Rohit explored the intriguing idea of whether artificial intelligence systems (AIS) can possess emotions, suggesting that while they may exhibit something akin to human emotions, it is fundamentally different. This notion raises questions about how we interpret this new form of intelligence, acknowledging that AI does not experience emotions in the same way humans do. Instead, it operates more on correlations and learned patterns, mimicking emotional responses based on previous inputs and experiences, which presents a complex challenge in understanding and defining AI's emotional capabilities.

The expansive nature of the solution space in artificial intelligence (AI) highlights its ability to connect disparate points of correlation intuitively. This capacity suggests that AI is approaching a more advanced state, although the extent of this progress is uncertain.

When considering the impact of AI, it's essential to view it as a spectrum rather than a binary state, acknowledging that consciousness and intelligence vary across different entities, including machines. The current scope of AI's influence is not uniformly felt across all companies, indicating that its effects are still in development and not yet universally pervasive.

Current machines have not yet reached a level of consciousness, but they demonstrate behaviours that resemble logical reasoning despite being unprogrammed for such tasks. While they may have access to the Internet and exhibit certain intelligent behaviours, their level of autonomy remains limited. Intelligence alone does not equate to consciousness, as the absence of self-preservation motivation affects their behaviour. This complexity makes it challenging to understand their capabilities fully.

The Future of AI and Its Impact

In a discussion about the evolution of artificial intelligence, an attendee raised the question of AI's potential to develop capabilities similar to human creativity and emotional expression, particularly in fields such as music and art. Rohit explored the implications of AI interacting with other AIs, as well as the possibility of generating creative works for each other, and the growing appreciation for AI-generated content. This trend reflects a broader societal shift toward valuing authenticity and craftsmanship, as people increasingly seek to create unique, personal items rather than relying on mass-produced goods.

Further concerns were raised about the implications of AI, particularly in the realm of creativity and emotional connection. As AI technology, such as music creation, continues to evolve, questions arise about the role of humans in aspects that truly matter, especially regarding emotional interactions and mutual services.

The development of AI is seen as a gradual, iterative process rather than a binary one, suggesting that systems will evolve around these technologies. This perspective often draws parallels with cybersecurity, highlighting the complex interplay between technological advancement and human experience.

The emergence of new technologies often brings accompanying cybersecurity risks, creating an ongoing game of cat and mouse between capabilities and defences. As these paradigms evolve, humans will develop a symbiotic relationship with AI, becoming increasingly reliant on it for various tasks, from grammar corrections to more complex reasoning questions.

This dependency could lead to a future where human decision-making is heavily influenced by AI, much like a dog checks in with its owner before acting. While this scenario raises concerns about diminishing human autonomy, it also reflects the natural evolution of our interactions with advanced technologies.

Another attendee expressed a desire for authentic human experiences over AI-generated content, suggesting that as people become fatigued with the Internet, they may increasingly seek out real, lived interactions, much like preferring home-cooked meals over mass-produced food. They highlight the importance of human performance, emphasising a future where technology may plateau, prompting a return to genuine human connection. Additionally, Rohit drew a parallel between this idea and the concept of generative adversarial networks (GANs), mentioning that their risk management framework includes a validation process akin to the roles of a generator and discriminator in GANs.

The current system employs a multi-tiered hierarchical structure, resembling a human organisation, consisting of specialised agents responsible for distinct tasks. This framework includes supervisor nodes that coordinate task distribution among worker nodes, validation nodes that ensure the accuracy of completed tasks, and evaluation nodes that assess the quality of the work produced. Furthermore, a self-correcting feedback loop is in place to enhance performance and address any deficiencies in task execution, contributing to the overall accuracy and effectiveness of the agentic system.

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