BackLoss of Control Risks
Loss of Control Risks
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.
"Risks associated with scenarios in which one or more general-purpose AI systems come to operate outside of anyone's control, with no clear path to regaining control. This includes both passive loss of control (gradual reduction in human oversight) and active loss of control (AI systems actively undermining human control)"(p. 4)
Entity— Who or what caused the harm
Intent— Whether the harm was intentional or accidental
Timing— Whether the risk is pre- or post-deployment
Supporting Evidence (1)
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Threat source: Model control-undermining propensity(p. 4)
Other risks from SAIL & Concordia AI (2025) (36)
Misuse Risks
4.0 Malicious Actors & MisuseHumanIntentionalPost-deployment
Accident Risks
7.3 Lack of capability or robustnessHumanUnintentionalPost-deployment
Model Capabilities
7.2 AI possessing dangerous capabilitiesNot codedNot codedNot coded
Cyber Offense Risks
4.2 Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harmHumanIntentionalPost-deployment
Biological and Chemical Risks
4.2 Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harmHumanIntentionalPost-deployment
Physical Harm and Injury Risks
4.2 Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harmHumanIntentionalPost-deployment