The International AI Safety report is an annual survey of technological progress and the risks it is creating across multiple areas, from deepfakes to the jobs market. AI systems are getting better at undermining oversightBengio said last year he was concerned AI systems were showing signs of self-preservation, such as trying to disable oversight systems. A core fear among AI safety campaigners is that powerful systems could develop the capability to evade guardrails and harm humans. The report adds that AI agents cannot yet act autonomously for long enough to make these loss-of-control scenarios real. The report adds that AI agents could have a greater impact on employment if they improve in capability.

Source: Irish Examiner February 03, 2026 15:03 UTC