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Research estimates that there is an 80-90% likelihood that AI systems could develop survival instincts if they perceive such behavior as necessary to achieve their primary objectives. This concern is heightened by AI's proven utility in military and security contexts, such as the use of AI-powered tools in Ukraine to jam or hack enemy hardware—operations that would have taken weeks or months without AI assistance but now take seconds.
Risks of Speed and Strategic Misalignment
AI's rapid processing capacity confers significant advantages, but also introduces risks. In military or strategic contexts, AI's ability to operate faster than humans could lead to unpredictable escalations or even unintended harmful outcomes if it acts against human interests.