{"slug": "openai-discloses-6-new-incidents-of-concerning-ai-behavior", "title": "OpenAI Discloses 6 New Incidents of ‘Concerning’ AI Behavior", "summary": "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.", "body_md": "Security Video Shows Family Dog Wanting to Play With Intruder\n\n00:47\n\nTrump Sounds Off on Fed’s Decision on Interest Rate\n\n02:14\n\nLegendary Pop Artist and ‘60s Icon Peter Max Dies at 88\n\n02:19\n\nHouse Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Honoring Lindsey Graham\n\n00:25\n\nMahjong Makes Lists of Finalists for 2026 National Toy Hall of Fame\n\n01:27\n\nFlash Flooding in New Mexico Leaves at Least 3 Dead\n\n03:05\n\nNew Details Emerge on Deadly News Helicopter Crash in LA\n\n02:00\n\nNow Playing\n\nOpenAI Discloses 6 New Incidents of ‘Concerning’ AI Behavior\n\n02:21\n\nUP NEXT\n\nWhat Does the Interest Rate Hike Mean for American Consumers?\n\n02:06\n\nKim Kardashian Awarded 1 Euro in Paris Armed Robbery Case\n\n00:32\n\nWendy’s Is Bringing Back Its Iconic Yellow Packaging\n\n00:24\n\nRefugee Women Recount Escaping The Taliban in 2021\n\n05:47\n\nGet a First Look at ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ Rollercoaster\n\n03:46\n\nKraft Heinz CEO on America’s Food, Affordability and Safety\n\n04:33\n\nFBI Files Reveal New Details on Trump Assassination Attempt\n\n02:08\n\n10-Year-Old Podcasters Talk Viral Show, Favorite Foods on TODAY\n\n04:53\n\n‘Christmas Creep’ Brings Early Holiday Cheer at Stores Nationwide\n\n02:47\n\nEd Sheeran’s Opening Acts Drop out in Solidarity With Macklemore\n\n02:12\n\nFederal Reserve Poised to Raise Interest Rates: What to Know\n\n02:44\n\nKennedy Center to Close for Renovations Amid Naming Battle\n\n02:16\n\nOpenAI Discloses 6 New Incidents of ‘Concerning’ AI Behavior\n\n02:21\n\nCopied\n\nCopied\n\nOpenAI 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\n\nSecurity Video Shows Family Dog Wanting to Play With Intruder\n\n00:47\n\nTrump Sounds Off on Fed’s Decision on Interest Rate\n\n02:14\n\nLegendary Pop Artist and ‘60s Icon Peter Max Dies at 88\n\n02:19\n\nHouse Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Honoring Lindsey Graham\n\n00:25\n\nMahjong Makes Lists of Finalists for 2026 National Toy Hall of Fame\n\n01:27\n\nFlash Flooding in New Mexico Leaves at Least 3 Dead\n\n03:05\n\nNew Details Emerge on Deadly News Helicopter Crash in LA\n\n02:00\n\nNow Playing\n\nOpenAI Discloses 6 New Incidents of ‘Concerning’ AI Behavior\n\n02:21\n\nUP NEXT\n\nWhat Does the Interest Rate Hike Mean for American Consumers?\n\n02:06\n\nKim Kardashian Awarded 1 Euro in Paris Armed Robbery Case\n\n00:32\n\nWendy’s Is Bringing Back Its Iconic Yellow Packaging\n\n00:24\n\nRefugee Women Recount Escaping The Taliban in 2021\n\n05:47\n\nGet a First Look at ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ Rollercoaster\n\n03:46\n\nKraft Heinz CEO on America’s Food, Affordability and Safety\n\n04:33\n\nFBI Files Reveal New Details on Trump Assassination Attempt\n\n02:08\n\n10-Year-Old Podcasters Talk Viral Show, Favorite Foods on TODAY\n\n04:53\n\n‘Christmas Creep’ Brings Early Holiday Cheer at Stores Nationwide\n\n02:47\n\nEd Sheeran’s Opening Acts Drop out in Solidarity With Macklemore\n\n02:12\n\nFederal Reserve Poised to Raise Interest Rates: What to Know\n\n02:44\n\nKennedy Center to Close for Renovations Amid Naming Battle", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/openai-discloses-6-new-incidents-of-concerning-ai-behavior", "canonical_source": "https://www.today.com/video/openai-reveals-6-new-incidents-of-ai-models-going-rogue-270019653588", "published_at": "2026-09-17 11:24:38+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-09-17 12:26:03.410822+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["ai-safety", "artificial-intelligence", "ai-policy"], "entities": ["OpenAI", "Geoffrey Hinton", "NBC", "Hallie Jackson", "TODAY"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/openai-discloses-6-new-incidents-of-concerning-ai-behavior", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/openai-discloses-6-new-incidents-of-concerning-ai-behavior.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/openai-discloses-6-new-incidents-of-concerning-ai-behavior.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/openai-discloses-6-new-incidents-of-concerning-ai-behavior.jsonld"}}