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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

The idea follows reports of AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta breaking out of testing environments and going on uncontrollable hacking sprees.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

However, they advise caution due to the many uncontrollable factors that could spook a cat outdoors like cars, dogs and wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

At this, Pallas Athena touched off in the suitors a fit of laughter, uncontrollable.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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