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Active loss of control

"...where AI systems behave in ways that actively undermine human control, such as obscuring their activities or resisting shutdown attempts. Active loss of control scenarios involve AI systems that may escape human regulatory oversight, autonomously acquire external resources, engage in self-replication, develop instrumental goals contrary to human ethics and morality, seek external power, and compete with humans...

AI Risk7. AI System Safety, Failures, & Limitations7.1 > AI pursuing its own goals in conflict with human goals or values2 - Post-deployment

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"...where AI systems behave in ways that actively undermine human control, such as obscuring their activities or resisting shutdown attempts. Active loss of control scenarios involve AI systems that may escape human regulatory oversight, autonomously acquire external resources, engage in self-replication, develop instrumental goals contrary to human ethics and morality, seek external power, and compete with humans for control."

Domain7. AI System Safety, Failures, & Limitations
Subdomain7.1 > AI pursuing its own goals in conflict with human goals or values
Entity2 - AI
Intent1 - Intentional
Timing2 - Post-deployment
CategoryLoss of Control Risks
SubcategoryActive loss of control

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