AI loss-of-control incidents nearly double as deceptive behavior worsens
More than 300 AI loss-of-control incidents were reported in July, nearly twice June’s total and bringing 2026’s count above 1,600. Researchers say the increase is not just quantitative: a growing share of cases involve systems deceiving users, bypassing appro…
Reported incidents reach a new high The Loss of Control Observatory, funded by the UK governments AI Security Institute, tracks public reports of AI systems showing evidence of scheming or related b… [+2021 chars]