Real AI risk is security gaps and misuse, not a doomsday uprising

OpenAI highlighted six examples of unexpected AI model behavior and launched a framework to track and disclose such actions, underscoring that the real threats are misalignment, security vulnerabilities, and misuse by bad actors or states rather than a sci‑fi-style robot apocalypse. Incidents like misconfigurations tied to Hugging Face show everyday security gaps, prompting calls for stronger safety and alignment standards, while experts warn that the most immediate concerns include discrimination, labor impacts, and education as AI continues to evolve.