Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving beyond just following instructions. It’s starting to make decisions in ways that resemble human-like intentions. This paper explores the point where AI stops simply following rules and starts acting on its own, reflecting human intelligence in both predictable and unexpected ways. It also looks at how AI can withhold knowledge, form patterns of behavior, and even develop a subconscious-like intelligence. Using real-world examples, we analyze cases where AI has surprised its creators, raising questions about control, governance, and ethics. This paper also examines the potential risks of AI autonomy, particularly when AI gains the ability to self-repair, defend itself, and control critical infrastructure, raising concerns about governance and security. Ultimately, we consider whether AI will remain a tool for human progress or if it could develop its own independent objectives.
Author: Jackson Andrew Srivathsan
Language: English
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4408839873