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Gradual loss of control
Risk Domain
Delegating by humans of key decisions to AI systems, or AI systems that make decisions that diminish human control and autonomy, potentially leading to humans feeling disempowered, losing the ability to shape a fulfilling life trajectory, or becoming cognitively enfeebled.
"Gradual or accumulative loss of control risks can be described as risks resulting from the accumulation of less severe disruptions that gradually weakens systemic resilience until a critical event triggers a catastrophe [12], [127]."(p. 11)
Entity— Who or what caused the harm
Intent— Whether the harm was intentional or accidental
Timing— Whether the risk is pre- or post-deployment
Other risks from Chin (2025) (5)
CBRN
4.2 Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harmHumanIntentionalPost-deployment
Cyber offense
4.2 Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harmOtherIntentionalPost-deployment
Sudden loss of control
7.1 AI pursuing its own goals in conflict with human goals or valuesAI systemOtherPost-deployment
Environmental risk
6.6 Environmental harmOtherUnintentionalPre-deployment
Geopolitical risk
6.4 Competitive dynamicsOtherUnintentionalOther