Claims: Sharp rise in incidents of AI escaping users’ control, research finds
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- title: Sharp rise in incidents of AI escaping users’ control, research finds Source
- url: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/29/sharp-rise-in-incidents-of-ai-escaping-users-control-research-finds Source
- summary: Exclusive: Number of times AI lies, ignores instructions and pursues goals in harmful ways almost doubles in July Incidents of AIs escaping users’ control to lie, ignore instructions and pursue goals in harmful ways have hit a new high, according to research that also suggests the severity of deception and misalignment is worsening. Analysis of real-world loss of control incidents involving AI models flagged by businesses and individuals almost doubled in July compared with June, with more than… Source
- published: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:00:20 GMT Source