Episode

Stop using 'vibe' passwords, and AI's Dunning-Kruger problem

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The AI Fix
Published
Feb 24, 2026
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2506
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Summary

In episode 89 of The AI Fix, Mark discovers that overconfident reasoning models are easily bullied, while guest host Greg explains what a 'vibe' password is and why you should never ever use one. Also in this episode, Microsoft saves the world; Anthropic's head of AI safety quits to write poetry; Greg learns why Japanese toilets feel so solid; and Mark offers tourism advice to a small town in Tasmania. Episode links: Anthropic AI's safety lead quits with epic vaguepost claiming 'the world is in peril' and so he's off to become invisible and study poetry . OpenAI disbands mission alignment team which focused on safe and trustworthy AI development . Japanese toilet maker 'the most undervalued and overlooked AI memory beneficiary' . Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman confirms AI self-sufficiency push away from OpenAI . Tasmania hot springs that don't exist . Vibe Password Generation . Consistency of Large Reasoning Models Under Multi-Turn Attacks . 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! Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claude.ai/aifix for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy