Blogs

AI models refuse to shut themselves down when prompted — they might be developing a new 'survival drive,' study claims

Posted by ron on January 3, 2026 at 1:46am

AI models refuse to shut themselves down when prompted — they might be developing a new 'survival drive,' study claims

https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/ai-models-refuse-to-shut-themselves-down-when-prompted-they-might-be-developing-a-new-survival-drive-study-claims

ibm general motors google ai

E-mail me when people leave their comments –

You need to be a member of Peacepink3 to add comments!

Join Peacepink3

Comments

ron January 3, 2026 at 1:47am

AI models refuse to shut themselves down when prompted — they might be developing a new 'survival drive,' study claims. https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/ai-m...

AI models refuse to shut themselves down when prompted — they might be developing a new 'survival d…

Some AI models appear to show a resistance to being shut off. Are they developing a survival drive? Or is it all in how they prioritize tasks?

This reply was deleted.

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Peacepink3.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.