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7 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.

7 entries

  1. "The risk of AI models and systems acting against human interests due to misalignment, loss of control, or rogue AI scenarios."

    From A Taxonomy of Systemic Risks from General-Purpose AI (Uuk2025)

  2. 61.02.06 · Risk Sub-Category

    Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI

    AI objectives mis-aligned with human intentions

    "AI models and systems might develop goals that diverge from human intentions."

    From A Taxonomy of Systemic Risks from General-Purpose AI (Uuk2025)

  3. 61.02.18 · Risk Sub-Category

    Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI

    Deceptive alignment

    "AI models and systems that appear aligned with human goals during development may behave unpredictably or dangerously once deployed"

    From A Taxonomy of Systemic Risks from General-Purpose AI (Uuk2025)

  4. 61.02.21 · Risk Sub-Category

    Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI

    Development choices pursuing cognitive superiority over humans

    "AI models and systems with cognitive capabilities superior to humans could outcompete or dominate human decision-making, leading to conflicts over resources and control."

    From A Taxonomy of Systemic Risks from General-Purpose AI (Uuk2025)

  5. 61.02.24 · Risk Sub-Category

    Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI

    Evolutionary dynamics

    "AI models and systems may develop their own motivations, leading to unpredictable behaviors."

    From A Taxonomy of Systemic Risks from General-Purpose AI (Uuk2025)

  6. 61.02.30 · Risk Sub-Category

    Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI

    Indifference to human values

    "AI models and systems may develop goals or behaviors that are misaligned with human values."

    From A Taxonomy of Systemic Risks from General-Purpose AI (Uuk2025)

  7. 61.02.36 · Risk Sub-Category

    Sources of systemic risks from general-purpose AI

    Model design enabling power-seeking

    "Some AI models and systems might develop tendencies to seek power or control."

    From A Taxonomy of Systemic Risks from General-Purpose AI (Uuk2025)

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