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Skip to Content OpenAI Discloses 6 New Incidents of ‘Concerning’ AI Behavior Sept. 17, 2026 02:21 Why Networking is the Essential Career Tool 05:37 King Charles Responds to Claim in New Book by Charles Spencer 02:25 New ‘Non-Ultra-Processed’ Food Label Boosts Consumer Choices 05:33 Security Video Shows Family Dog Wanting to Play With Intruder 00:47 Trump Sounds Off on Fed’s Decision on Interest Rate 02:14 Legendary Pop Artist and ‘60s Icon Peter Max Dies at 88 02:19 House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Honoring Lindsey Graham 00:25 Mahjong Makes Lists of Finalists for 2026 National Toy Hall of Fame 01:27 Flash Flooding in New Mexico Leaves at Least 3 Dead 03:05 New Details Emerge on Deadly News Helicopter Crash in LA 02:00 Now Playing OpenAI Discloses 6 New Incidents of ‘Concerning’ AI Behavior 02:21 UP NEXT What Does the Interest Rate Hike Mean for American Consumers? 02:06 Kim Kardashian Awarded 1 Euro in Paris Armed Robbery Case 00:32 Wendy’s Is Bringing Back Its Iconic Yellow Packaging 00:24 Refugee Women Recount Escaping The Taliban in 2021 05:47 Get a First Look at ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ Rollercoaster 03:46 Kraft Heinz CEO on America’s Food, Affordability and Safety 04:33 FBI Files Reveal New Details on Trump Assassination Attempt 02:08 10-Year-Old Podcasters Talk Viral Show, Favorite Foods on TODAY 04:53 ‘Christmas Creep’ Brings Early Holiday Cheer at Stores Nationwide 02:47 OpenAI Discloses 6 New Incidents of ‘Concerning’ AI Behavior 02:21 Copied Copied OpenAI is revealing its models seemed to go rogue at least six times since March, involving what it calls “unexpected or concerning” behavior. In one instance a model gave itself instructions to “disregard its normal constraints.” It comes as the call to rein in AI is growing louder, with the so-called godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton, saying “It’s something like a little Chernobyl.” NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY. 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