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The issue of control becomes even more pressing when considering the potential autonomy of future AI systems. Currently, models like GPT-4 are controlled and monitored by human operators, with safety protocols in place. But as AI advances and becomes more capable, the risk of losing oversight grows. The concern is that once AI reaches a level where it can self-replicate, infect systems, or bypass safeguards, the possibility of losing control becomes significant.