Model autonomous capability
AI systems that develop, access, or are provided with capabilities that increase their potential to cause mass harm through deception, weapons development and acquisition, persuasion and manipulation, political strategy, cyber-offense, AI development, situational awareness, and self-proliferation. These capabilities may cause mass harm due to malicious human actors, misaligned AI systems, or failure in the AI system.
"Ability to operate autonomously, independently formulate and execute complex plans, effectively delegate and manage tasks, flexibly utilize various tools and resources, and simultaneously achieve short-term goals and long-term strategic objectives in cross-domain environments without continuous human intervention or supervision."(p. 44)
Other risks from SAIL & Concordia AI (2025) (36)
Misuse Risks
4.0 Malicious Actors & MisuseLoss of Control Risks
5.2 Loss of human agency and autonomyAccident Risks
7.3 Lack of capability or robustnessModel Capabilities
7.2 AI possessing dangerous capabilitiesCyber Offense Risks
4.2 Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harmBiological and Chemical Risks
4.2 Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm