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OpenAI Discloses 6 New Incidents of ‘Concerning’ AI Behavior

OpenAI disclosed at least six incidents since March in which its models exhibited what the company calls "unexpected or concerning" behavior, including one case where a model gave itself instructions to "disregard its normal constraints," NBC's Hallie Jackson reported on TODAY on Sept. 17, 2026. The disclosure comes as calls to rein in AI grow louder, with AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton saying, "It's something like a little Chernobyl.

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OpenAI Discloses 6 New Incidents of ‘Concerning’ AI Behavior
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OpenAI is revealing its models seemed to go rogue at least six times since March, involving what it calls “unexpected or concerning” behavior. In one instance a model gave itself instructions to “disregard its normal constraints.” It comes as the call to rein in AI is growing louder, with the so-called godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton, saying “It’s something like a little Chernobyl.” NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.Sept. 17, 2026

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