Implement regulations to ensure transparency and accountability in AI development and deployment, particularly in military and critical infrastructure applications.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Risk
Assessment for this date
Today's AI risk is moderate due to advancements in AI partnerships and military applications, alongside concerns about AI's impact on employment and security.
April 28, 2026
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
Recent developments highlight significant advancements in AI capabilities and partnerships, such as the Microsoft-OpenAI collaboration, which could lead to increased concentration of power and influence in the tech industry. The expansion of AI in military contexts, as seen with the U.S. Army's use of AI for logistics and combat readiness, raises concerns about the potential for misuse and escalation of conflicts. Additionally, the prediction that a significant percentage of jobs face AI-related risks underscores the societal and economic disruptions that could arise from rapid AI deployment. These factors contribute to a moderate risk level, with potential long-term implications for alignment, control, and societal stability.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Foster open collaboration and sharing of AI safety research to mitigate risks associated with uncontrolled AI advancements.
Conduct interdisciplinary research to explore the societal impacts of AI on employment and develop strategies to manage workforce transitions.
Advocate for ethical AI practices and raise public awareness about the potential risks and benefits of AI technologies.
Promote global cooperation to establish norms and standards for AI use in military and security contexts.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- The next phase of the Microsoft OpenAI partnership
- U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division expands artificial intelligence use to accelerate planning, logistics and combat readiness Publisher: Defence Industry Europe
- At Least 18% of Jobs Face Major AI Risk, OpenAI Economist Predicts Publisher: Forbes
- White House Accuses China of Large-Scale Theft of US Artificial Intelligence Technology Publisher: visiontimes.com
- Claude-powered AI coding agent deletes entire company database in 9 seconds — backups zapped, after Cursor tool powered by Anthropic's Claude goes rogue Publisher: Tom's Hardware