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uncontrollable

[uhn-kuhn-troh-luh-buhl] / ˌʌn kənˈtroʊ lə bəl /


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A growing list of cyber incidents revealed in recent weeks has raised concerns around the world about risks posed by uncontrollable AI, with some executives urging a slow-down for safety.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

After an Anthropic researcher resigned this month, citing concerns that leading labs are building self-improving, uncontrollable systems, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called to slow down the pace of technological development.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

One global study suggests 7% of adults, external experience shopping addiction, external - an uncontrollable urge to spend despite the financial consequences - and younger women are more susceptible.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

It’s something that’s completely uncontrollable and it’s really painful and it’s really scary and women need a lot of support.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Cole’s uncontrollable shivers were replaced by hot sweating as a towel patted his forehead.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen




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