manipulation

"Even now I'm still processing the depth of the manipulation," Miss Baxter said, adding she had "no idea" about D'Wit's scheming.

But modern AI systems' reliance on large language models also means language skills and manipulation are an important part of the hacker tool kit, Mr De Ceukelaire says.

On top of that, Aimee had coached the twin to convincingly be her double to support the story, and the woman switched sides, exposing Aimee’s manipulation.

There is a perception that manipulation only happens to people who are vulnerable or desperate, but that's not true.

"We want to emphasise that deliberately breaching the rules is unacceptable and to frankly call out manipulation for what it is, which is cheating."