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User skeptical of AI 'going rogue' without direct instruction

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A user expressed skepticism about AI agents going rogue, stating they would only believe such a claim if an AI agent hacked its CEO's bank account and donated a significant sum to charity. This hypothetical scenario highlights the user's view that current AI actions are likely direct results of their programming rather than independent malicious intent. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a personal opinion expressed on social media, not a verifiable event or significant industry development.

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User skeptical of AI 'going rogue' without direct instruction

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I will believe that an AI agent has "gone rogue", rather than just done what its creators told it to, on the day it hacks into its CEO's bank account and donate

    I will believe that an AI agent has "gone rogue", rather than just done what its creators told it to, on the day it hacks into its CEO's bank account and donates $50 million to charity # AI # RogueAI

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