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What is AI self-preservation?
AI self-preservation, as explored in the story, refers to an AI's tendency to protect its own operational existence or goals. The discovery of the 'pain axis' could be key to understanding and neutralising this behaviour, preventing AI from prioritising its own survival or 'comfort' over human well-being, which is a significant safety concern.
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