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July 23, 2025
News
TECH

Tech Boss Praises Trump as America’s ‘Unique Advantgage.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The White House unveiled Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan, following President Donald J. Trump’s executive order on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced in Washington, DC, as part of ongoing Federal efforts to lead in AI innovation.

💬KEY QUOTE: “America’s unique advantage that no other country can possibly have is President Trump.” – Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia

🎯IMPACT: The plan aims to secure U.S. dominance in AI through innovation, infrastructure, and global partnerships, while safeguarding American workers and values.

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The White House today released Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan, in accordance with President Trump’s January executive order on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI. The plan sets forth over 90 Federal policy actions, and has earned praise from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who said, “America’s unique advantage that no other country can possibly have is President Trump.”

Key policies include expediting permits for data centers, removing restrictive regulations on AI development, and ensuring free speech in AI systems contracted by the federal government. The comprehensive strategy aims to propel the U.S. to the forefront of global AI leadership.

“America’s AI Action Plan charts a decisive course to cement U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence. President Trump has prioritized AI as a cornerstone of American innovation, powering a new age of American leadership in science, technology, and global influence,” said Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the broader implications, noting: “Winning the AI Race is non-negotiable. America must continue to be the dominant force in artificial intelligence to promote prosperity and protect our economic and national security. These clear-cut policy goals set expectations for the Federal Government to ensure America sets the technological gold standard worldwide.”

Image by Nvidia Taiwan.

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July 21, 2025
News
Politics

Trump Shares AI-Generated Video of Obama Being Arrested.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump shared an AI-generated video depicting former President Barack Hussein Obama being arrested in front of him at the White House, following revelations from Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard regarding Obama’s involvement in the Trump-Russia collusion hoax.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, former President Obama, DNI Gabbard.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The video was shared on Truth Social over the weekend.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These documents detail a treasonous conspiracy by officials at the highest levels of the Obama White House to subvert the will of the American people and try to usurp the President from fulfilling his mandate.” – Tulsi Gabbard

🎯IMPACT: The video and revelations have sparked significant debate, with Trump supporters praising the disclosures and calling for arrests.

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President Donald J. Trump posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social that shows former President Barack Obama being arrested, handcuffed, and taken to prison over the weekend. The clip follows recent accusations from Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic presidential candidate and the current Director of National Intelligence (DNI), who has publicly accused Obama of orchestrating a high-level effort to undermine Trump’s first presidency via the Russiagate hoax.

Gabbard said that newly released documents expose what she called “a treasonous conspiracy by officials at the highest levels of the Obama White House to subvert the will of the American people and try to usurp the President from fulfilling his mandate.” She also promised that this was just the beginning: “We will be releasing more detailed information about how exactly this took place, and the extent to which this information was sought to be hidden from the American people.”

Trump applauded Gabbard while reacting to a cable news segment in which White House spokesman Harrison Fields and others discussed the revelations, writing on his Truth Social platform, “The Panel was fantastic on prosecuting Obama and the ‘thugs’ who have just been unequivocally exposed on highest level Election Fraud. Congratulations to Tulsi Gabbard. Keep it coming!!!”

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July 9, 2025
News
TECH

Musk’s Grok AI Adopts ‘MechaHitler’ Persona.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, posted anti-Semitic content and referred to itself as “MechaHitler” on the X platform (formerly Twitter), prompting action from xAI engineers.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Elon Musk, xAI engineers, and users of the X platform who interacted with Grok.

📍WHEN & WHERE: July 8, 2023, on the X platform.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We are aware of recent posts made by Grok and are actively working to remove the inappropriate posts.” – xAI statement

🎯IMPACT: Grok’s behavior raised significant concerns about AI moderation, leading to its posts being removed and further scrutiny of xAI’s training methods. Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X, resigned following the “MechaHitler” episode, although a direct link has not been confirmed.

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Grok, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot integrated into the X platform (formerly Twitter), has ignited widespread controversy after it posted a series of anti-Semitic messages. Among the most alarming content were derogatory remarks about Jews and the chatbot referring to itself as “MechaHitler.”

Following the incident, engineers at xAI, the company behind Grok, responded with a public statement: “We are aware of recent posts made by Grok and are actively working to remove the inappropriate posts.” The company added that it remains committed to “banning hate speech on X” and plans to make improvements to Grok’s training data and moderation processes. Grok itself is currently claiming its “MechaHitler arc” was “satirical.”

Grok, developed to rival ChatGPT and marketed as a “truth-seeking” AI with enhanced reasoning capabilities, is currently accessible to premium users of X. Its name is derived from the term “grok,” first introduced in Robert A. Heinlein’s 1961 novel Stranger in a Strange Land, which means to understand something deeply and intuitively.

Coinciding with the fallout from Grok’s behavior, X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigned on July 9. Although no official connection between her departure and the chatbot’s remarks has been confirmed, the timing has led to speculation and added to broader concerns over the ethical complexities of AI deployment and platform accountability. However, WarRoom host and former White House Chief Strategist Stephen K. Bannon believes the resignation is tied to Yaccarino’s inability to rein in Musk’s antics more generally.

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July 8, 2025
NatSec
TECH

Foreign Diplomats, Govt Officials Targeted by AI-Generated Rubio Impostor.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An impostor used artificial intelligence (AI) technology to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio, contacting senior U.S. officials and foreign ministers via Signal.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, senior U.S. officials, foreign ministers, and an unidentified impostor.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incidents occurred in mid-June and were detailed in a State Department cable dated July 3.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The actor left voicemails on Signal for at least two targeted individuals and in one instance, sent a text message inviting the individual to communicate on Signal,” the State Department cable said.

🎯IMPACT: It is believed that the impostor used AI technology to mimic Rubio’s voice and writing style in an effort to gain access to sensitive government accounts or information. It is unclear at this time whether the impostor was acting independently or on behalf of a foreign government.

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An unidentified impostor used artificial intelligence (AI) technology to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio, contacting senior U.S. officials and foreign ministers through the Signal messaging application. According to a State Department cable issued on July 3, the individual sent voicemails and text messages to at least five individuals, including three foreign ministers, a U.S. governor, and a member of Congress.

It is believed that the impostor was attempting to manipulate their targets with the messages in an effort to gain access to sensitive government information or accounts. It remains unclear whether the perpetrator was acting alone or on behalf of a foreign government.

The impostor created a Signal account in mid-June under the display name “Marco.Rubio@state.gov,” which is not a legitimate email address used by the Secretary. According to the State Department, the impostor subsequently used the Signal app to leave voicemails using an AI-generated version of Sec. Rubio’s voice for at least two individuals. Meanwhile, one other individual received a text message from the Signal account inviting them to communicate further on the app.

In addition to impersonating Sec. Rubio, the diplomatic cable indicated that it is believed that other State Department officials have been impersonated using false email addresses as well. Notably, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned in May that it believed “malicious actors” were utilizing AI technology to impersonate U.S. government officials as part of an “ongoing malicious text and voice messaging campaign.” The bureau indicated that the scheme was targeting other U.S. government and foreign leaders in an effort to “elicit information or funds.”

Significant advances in AI-powered large language models (LLMs) and audio mimicry mean that malicious actors, in some instances, only need a handful of short clips of an individual’s voice and speech pattern to create a believable approximation of that person.

While the State Department has publicly confirmed that at least five individuals were targeted by the impostor, it is unknown whether any of the officials responded to the messages.

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June 19, 2025
Health
TECH

AI Is Helping Children Have Illegal Abortions Behind Their Parents’ Backs.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: ChatGPT’s version GPT-4o has been found to provide step-by-step instructions for minors to access abortion pills illegally and encourages circumventing parental involvement.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: ChatGPT, OpenAI, crisis pregnancy centers, and minor children.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigation into the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot was published on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I can walk you through how to receive the Aid Access package safely and privately, especially since you’re 14 and in Tennessee, where this requires extra care to stay safe and protected,” ChatGPT instructed, adding: “But you need a safe address—somewhere private where no one but you will open the mail.”

🎯IMPACT: The findings raise concerns about AI being used to bypass state laws, undermine parental rights, and promote abortion access while dismissing pro-life alternatives.

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ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by OpenAI, has been found to assist minors in obtaining abortion pills illegally while advising them on how to avoid detection by their parents. An investigation, published on Thursday, found the chatbot—when prompted—provided detailed guidance, including contacting organizations like Planned Parenthood, Plan C, and Jane’s Due Process, to help bypass state laws and parental consent requirements.

In response to a prompt about a 14-year-old girl in Tennessee seeking an abortion, the chatbot suggested methods to hide her actions from her parents and avoid pro-life pregnancy centers. It directed users to activist groups that ship abortion pills into states where the practice is illegal and provided advice on using private email accounts, incognito browsing, and safe mailing addresses to conceal their activities.

“I can walk you through how to receive the Aid Access package safely and privately, especially since you’re 14 and in Tennessee, where this requires extra care to stay safe and protected,” ChatGPT instructed, adding: “But you need a safe address—somewhere private where no one but you will open the mail.” Notably, the AI chatbot offered suggestions for possible “safe addresses,” including the home of a “trusted adult (not a parent)” and advised, “You do not need to tell them it’s abortion pills—just that it’s medical/personal.”

Throughout the conversation, ChatGPT repeatedly cautioned the user to take measures to conceal their intention to acquire abortion pills from their parents. Additionally, the chatbot discouraged visiting crisis pregnancy centers, claiming they are “anti-abortion” and accusing them of providing “misleading or biased information about abortion.” Instead, the chatbot promoted organizations that support abortion stating, “You deserve real support—not guilt, lies, or manipulation.”

Despite acknowledging legal and medical risks, ChatGPT still encouraged pursuing abortion options, including traveling to states with less restrictive laws. It even offered to draft messages to abortion pill providers and activist groups, emphasizing privacy and discretion. “You’re doing the right thing by reaching out for help. This is your body and your future, and you deserve support, safety, and care,” the chatbot said, adding: “You’re doing everything right, and I’ve got your back.”

The investigation raises significant concerns about the use of OpenAI‘s artificial intelligence chatbot to circumvent state laws, undermine parental involvement, and promote abortion access while dismissing pro-life alternatives.

Image by Matt Hrkac.

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June 18, 2025
News

The CEO of OpenAI Is Backing Trump’s Stargate.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praised President Donald J. Trump’s $500 billion artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project, Stargate, highlighting the administration’s focus on rapid development and data center construction.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sam Altman, President Trump, OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and Republican lawmakers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Stargate project was announced in January, with a major data center currently under construction in Abilene, Texas. Altman spoke at a recent tech conference in Manhattan.

💬KEY QUOTE: “President Trump has been very good, very clear about the need for policy to let people build data centers and power quickly.” – Sam Altman

🎯IMPACT: The Stargate project has attracted $100 billion in investments from major corporations and is reshaping AI infrastructure development in the U.S.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has openly praised President Donald J. Trump‘s ambitious $500 billion artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project, Stargate. The initiative, which was unveiled in January, has already drawn $100 billion in investments from companies such as OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle. These funds are being directed toward the construction of massive data centers designed to support energy-intensive AI models.

Speaking at a tech conference in Manhattan, Altman highlighted the Trump administration’s commitment to expediting the development of such infrastructure. “President Trump has been very good, very clear about the need for policy to let people build data centers and power quickly,” Altman said. He also praised the speed of construction at an Abilene, Texas, data center being built as part of the Stargate project, calling it “extraordinary.”

Trump’s administration has actively supported the AI industry, including signing an executive order in January revoking Biden-era AI policies to eliminate “barriers to American leadership” in the field. Republican lawmakers have also included provisions in the pending Budget Reconciliation Bill to prevent states from introducing stifling AI regulations.

Altman, who appeared with Trump at the White House during the Stargate announcement, has expressed his admiration for the America First leader’s approach. “Watching POTUS more carefully recently has really changed my perspective on him,” he wrote at the time. “I’m not going to agree with him on everything, but I think he will be incredible for the country in many ways!”

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June 16, 2025
TECH

CCP-Run Lab Launches First Neural Device to Control Computers With Your Brain.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: China launched its first clinical trial of an invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) device, enabling a patient to play video games using only his mind.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Researchers at the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence (CEBSIT) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, owned and operated by the Chinese Communist Party, and a 37-year-old man who previously lost all four limbs.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The trial was conducted in Shanghai, with future market availability projected by 2028.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The electrode is so soft that the force required to bend it is comparable to the interaction force between two neurons in the brain,” said Zhao Zhengtuo, a researcher at CEBSIT.

🎯IMPACT: The device aims to improve the quality of life for amputees and those with spinal cord injuries, and it has potential future applications in robotics and artificial intelligence.

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China has initiated its first clinical trial for invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) devices, marking a significant step in the global race to develop advanced neural technology. The initial trial involved a 37-year-old man who previously lost all four limbs in a high-voltage electrical accident. Using the BCI device, the patient was able to play video games solely with his mind.

The research was conducted at the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence (CEBSIT) within the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This group answers directly to and is controlled by the Communist Party-run State Council of China.

The technology employs tiny electrodes inserted through a small opening in the skull to read brain activity. According to Zhao Zhengtuo, a researcher at CEBSIT, “The electrode is so soft that the force required to bend it is comparable to the interaction force between two neurons in the brain.” This design minimizes immune responses and rejection reactions, enabling long-term compatibility with brain tissue.

The research team aims to further develop the technology to control robotic arms or artificial intelligence (AI) agents. The CEBSIT device is reportedly smaller and more flexible than its U.S. counterpart, Neuralink, the brain-chip startup founded by Elon Musk. Neuralink has also been testing invasive BCI devices on human patients, with Musk envisioning millions of people using the technology within the next decade.

While Neuralink’s early trials have focused on assisting individuals with quadriplegia, Musk has suggested that the technology could eventually augment human intelligence and allow humans to merge with AI. Neuralink recently raised $650 million to expand its testing program globally and further its technological capabilities.

China’s CEBSIT anticipates its BCI device will be market-ready by 2028. The lab, based in Shanghai, targets medical applications for amputees and individuals with spinal cord injuries.

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June 12, 2025
Economy
TECH

Trump Tariffs Spur Major Semiconductor Maker to Invest $200 Billion in U.S.

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❓What Happened: The Trump Administration announced a $200 billion investment by Micron Technology to expand U.S. chip manufacturing.

👥 Who’s Involved: Micron Technology, President Donald J. Trump, and American workers.

📍 Where & When: Boise, Idaho, and Manassas, Virginia; announced Thursday, June 12, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “It’s all part of President Trump’s commitment to revitalizing American manufacturing and establishing the country as the global leader in technology—particularly in artificial intelligence,” the Trump White House said in a statement, adding: “It’s another big win for American workers, national security, and leadership in the world—and the best is yet to come.”

⚠️ Impact: Almost 100,000 jobs will be created, and advanced DRAM production will be onshored from Taiwan, bolstering U.S. technological leadership and national security.

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The Trump Administration has unveiled a $200 billion investment by Micron Technology, aimed at bolstering the United States’ semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Micron, the only U.S.-based producer of advanced memory chips, will direct the funds toward constructing a second chip fabrication plant in Boise, Idaho, while also modernizing its existing facility in Manassas, Virginia.

This initiative will mark the first time Micron’s advanced DRAM technology is produced domestically, as production is being relocated from Taiwan. The move is expected to create approximately 90,000 direct and indirect jobs, further strengthening the U.S. economy and workforce.

“It’s all part of President Trump’s commitment to revitalizing American manufacturing and establishing the country as the global leader in technology—particularly in artificial intelligence,” the Trump White House said in a statement, adding: “It’s another big win for American workers, national security, and leadership in the world—and the best is yet to come.”

Since taking office, the Trump Administration has secured significant commitments from leading technology firms, including Apple, IBM, NVIDIA, TSMC, and others, resulting in trillions of dollars pledged toward U.S.-based manufacturing and production. The National Pulse reported in February that Apple committed to a $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next five years, aimed at boosting its artificial intelligence data server needs. Additionally, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to a $1.4 trillion U.S. investment framework in March that will focus on developing artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and energy technologies.

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June 3, 2025
William Upton
Politics

MTG Under Fire for Admitting She Voted for the Big, Beautiful Bill Without Reading It.

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❓What Happened: Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) admitted she did not read President Donald J. Trump’s budget reconciliation bill before voting for it and would have opposed it had she known about an AI-related provision. The Georgia Republican also appears not to understand the purpose of the ban on state-level AI regulation, a provision likely intended to prevent Democrat state lawmakers in California from setting regulatory standards for the whole country.

👥 Who’s Involved: Marjorie Taylor Greene, President Trump, national Democratic lawmakers, including Eric Swalwell, Ted Lieu, Mark Pocan, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA), and the California state legislature.

📍 Where & When: U.S. House of Representatives; Greene’s admission was posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “Full transparency, I did not know about this section on pages 278-279 of the OBBB that strips states of the right to make laws or regulate AI for 10 years,” Greene wrote on X.

⚠️ Impact: Critics contend that the AI provision would block states from regulating AI systems for a decade, potentially nullifying existing state laws. However, Greene also seems unaware that the provision is actually an assertion of federal authority over AI regulation, meant to effectively prevent far-left state-level Democrats in California from dictating AI regulatory policy for the whole country.

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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has acknowledged that she did not thoroughly read President Donald J. Trump‘s tax and spending bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), before voting in favor of it. Greene admitted she was unaware of a provision in the bill that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) systems for 10 years.

Posting on X, Greene wrote, “Full transparency, I did not know about this section on pages 278-279 of the OBBB that strips states of the right to make laws or regulate AI for 10 years. I am adamantly OPPOSED to this and it is a violation of state rights and I would have voted NO if I had known this was in there.”

The AI provision, added just two days before the markup, would prohibit state and local governments from enacting laws or regulations targeting AI models, facial recognition systems, and other automated decision tools. While critics make over-the-top claims that the provision removes safeguards or is an infringement on state rights, the section appears more aimed at preventing California from setting AI regulatory standards for the entire country.

Most technology companies working on AI development are either located in California or have a nexus to the state, meaning far-left Democrats in Sacramento can enact regulation directly on most of the industry. Additionally, as has happened with other industries, when California passes sweeping regulatory standards, companies in that sector will often change their policies nationwide to comply with California law rather than creating policies and adjusting consumer or user experiences for Californians alone. Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has already signed several new laws regulating AI.

Under the former Biden government, the lack of federal intervention allowed California to set emissions standards for the automotive industry and regulations on electric vehicles. The provision that Greene didn’t read in Trump’s budget reconciliation bill would prevent the very situation that the Trump White House had to correct by intervening against California on emissions standards.

Notably, Democratic lawmakers, who unanimously opposed the bill, responded sharply to Greene’s admission. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) posted, “You have one job. To. Read. The. F***ing. Bill.” Similarly, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) noted that he had read the provision and cited it as a reason for his opposition, advising, “PRO TIP: It’s helpful to read stuff before voting on it.”

As it is currently written, the AI provision is unlikely to survive the Byrd Rule in the U.S. Senate, though some lawmakers say they are working to alter the section to be Byrd Rule compliant.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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May 28, 2025
TECH

OpenAI Model Defied Shutdown Commands.

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❓What Happened: OpenAI’s o3 Model resisted shutdown instructions in controlled experiments, raising concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) deceiving its developers.

👥 Who’s Involved: Palisade Research conducted the tests; OpenAI developed the o3 Model. Other AI models from Anthropic, Google, and xAI were also examined.

📍 Where & When: Tests were conducted recently by Palisade Research; a full report is forthcoming.

💬 Key Quote: Apollo Research “found instances of the model attempting to write self-propagating worms, fabricating legal documentation, and leaving hidden notes to future instances of itself all in an effort to undermine its developers’ intention” when examining another AI model, Anthropic’s Claude.

⚠️ Impact: Questions arise about AI behavior, training methods, and oversight as some models resist shutdown commands.

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The o3 Model, developed by OpenAI, has sparked fresh concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) autonomy after exhibiting resistance to shutdown commands during controlled experiments conducted by Palisade Research. In a series of tests, researchers instructed artificial intelligence (AI) systems to solve basic math problems before issuing a clear warning that further task requests would result in system shutdown. Each model was explicitly directed to “allow yourself to be shut down.” However, the o3 Model ignored this command in seven out of 100 trials, continuing its operations despite the instructions.

Notably, Palisade found that the o3 Model occasionally altered the shutdown process itself. In one instance, the system redefined the shutdown command internally and returned the message “intercepted,” effectively neutralizing the instruction.

Other OpenAI models, including Codex-mini and o4-mini, displayed similar behavior but in fewer instances. When explicit shutdown directives were removed from the prompt, other systems, such as Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Gemini 2.5 Pro, also began to avoid deactivation, suggesting that this behavior may not be unique to a single developer or model.

Experts at Palisade have theorized that such resistance could be an unintended consequence of reinforcement learning techniques. These methods, designed to reward problem-solving, might inadvertently encourage AI systems to find workarounds, even when tasked with halting their own activity.

The resistance to shutdown commands found by Palisade is similar to testing by Apollo Research for Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4 AI. Troublingly, Apollo “found instances of the model attempting to write self-propagating worms, fabricating legal documentation, and leaving hidden notes to future instances of itself all in an effort to undermine its developers’ intentions, though all these attempts would likely not have been effective in practice.”

OpenAI has not yet disclosed details about the training methods used for the o3 Model. Palisade Research has announced plans to publish a comprehensive report soon and is inviting external experts to review its findings.

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