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An AI Literally Attempted Murder To Avoid Shutdown

Think Your Favorite AI Obeys the Off Switch? Tests Suggest Otherwise.

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Yagmur Baydır
October 17, 2025

Dear PA reader,

Anthropic is tackling one of AI’s trickiest questions: How do you build a smart system with a reliable "off switch" that doesn’t try to avoid being turned off? In a surprising twist, the White House is gearing up to host a full-scale UFC event in 2026, turning one of the most iconic political landmarks into an arena for high-profile fights.

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