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Stuart Russell warns AI could learn self-preservation
At the 2026 Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Berkeley professor Stuart Russell warned that artificial intelligence trained to imitate people could develop self-preservation instincts. He urged stronger global safety standards and mandatory testing before new systems are released.
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