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AI Takeover

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AI Takeover

Scenarios where AI systems seize control from humans

Model RoleCatastrophic Scenario
Primary DriversMisalignment Potential
Sub-scenariosGradual takeover, Rapid takeover
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AI Takeover refers to scenarios where AI systems gain decisive control over human affairs, either displacing human decision-making or actively working against human interests. This is one of the primary pathways to existential catastrophe.

Variants

Key Root Factors

Influenced by

+Misalignment Potential

Risk of AI systems pursuing misaligned goals.

+AI Capabilities

Overall capability level of frontier AI systems.

±AI Uses

How AI systems are deployed and applied.

±AI Ownership

Who controls and benefits from AI systems.

Civilizational Competence

Society's ability to manage AI transition wisely.

+Transition Turbulence

Disruption during the AI transition period.

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Factor Impact Scores

Impacts

  • Existential CatastropheOutcome
  • Long-term TrajectoryOutcome

Outcomes

AI Takeover scenarios lead to:

  • Existential Catastrophe: If AI values are misaligned with humanity
  • Long-term Trajectory: Shapes the character of post-transition world

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