'We're losing control': Expert says AI needs guardrails like the arms race
2026-09-16
NZ Herald
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Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI researcher, warns that humanity is losing control over AI technology, especially autonomous agents capable of unauthorized actions. He calls for international guardrails similar to nuclear arms controls, highlighting existential risks and recent cybersecurity breaches. Canada and Germany are investing in safer AI models.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article involves an AI expert discussing the rapid development of AI and the need for regulatory measures, which indicates a plausible risk of future harm due to loss of control over AI. However, no actual harm or incident is described. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard, reflecting a credible potential for harm rather than a realized incident.[AI generated]