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22 risk entries extracted from 74 frameworks, coded by domain, subdomain, causal entity, intent and timing. Filter, then export the current selection with its licence and citation attached.
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"The erosion of democratic processes and public trust in social/political institutions."
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"The concentration of military, economic, or political power of entities in possession or control of AI or AI-enabled technologies."
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61.02.07 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Algorithmic monoculture
"The dominance of specific AI models could lead to a lack of diversity in approaches, amplifying systemic risks if these models fail."
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61.02.19 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Dependency on providers
"Excessive reliance on specific AI providers can lead to vulnerabilities due to lack of alternatives or interoperability."
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61.02.50 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Winner-take-all dynamics
"The competitive nature of AI development could lead to significant eco- nomic and security advantages for a few entities."
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"Economic disruptions ranging from large impacts on the labor market to broader economic changes that could lead to exacerbated wealth inequality, instability in the financial system, labor exploitation or other economic dimensions."
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61.02.01 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Ability to automate jobs
"The ability to automate jobs by AI models and systems can lead to significant job displacement, economic disruption, and social inequality."
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61.02.10 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Capabilities that enable substitution of humans
"The progressive replacement of human roles by AI models and systems can lead to societal disruption."
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61.02.25 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Exploitation in AI development
"Outsourcing tasks like data labeling to low-income countries can perpetuate inequality."
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"The international and national security threats, including cyber warfare, arms races, and geopolitical instability."
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61.02.17 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Dangerous development races
"Competitive pressures could lead to the neglect of safety measures in AI development."
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61.02.26 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Geopolitical competition for superiority
"Strategic competition between nations over AI capabilities could heighten global tensions and destabilize international relations."
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61.02.27 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
High-speed AI operations
"The fast operational speed of AI models and systems in competitive environments can lead to errors that are difficult to detect and correct in time."
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"The complex and rapidly evolving nature of AI makes them inherently difficult to govern effectively, leading to systemic regulatory and oversight failures."
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61.02.12 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Challenges in perceiving, measuring, and recognizing harm
"Harm from AI often manifests subtly or over the long term, making it difficult to identify, measure, and address effectively."
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"Harms could result from a combination of regulatory, management, and operational failures."
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61.02.14 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Complex attribution and responsibility
"When multiple actors are involved in AI development and deployment, it becomes difficult to assign responsibility for harm, complicating accountability."
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61.02.40 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Rapid development outpacing regulation
"The fast pace of AI development may outstrip regulatory and legal frameworks."
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61.02.41 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Resistance to international law
"AI models and systems may prove difficult to regulate or control under international law."
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61.02.47 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Unpredictability of AI development trajectory
"The unpredictable trajectory of AI development complicates governance and risk management."
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"The impact of AI on the environment, including risks related to climate change and pollution."
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61.02.23 · Risk Sub-Category
Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI
Energy-intensive processes
"AI data collection, storage, and model training are energy-intensive, contributing to environmental risks."
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