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In Pentagon war games, every AI model tested made the same choice: escalation. Instead of seeking peace, the systems raced straight to conflict—and sometimes, straight to nukes.

In Warning Shots Episode 8, we confront the chilling reality that when AI enters the battlefield, hesitation disappears—and humanity may lose its last safeguard against catastrophe.

We discuss:

* Why current AI models “hard escalate” and never de-escalate in military scenarios

* How automated kill chains could outpace human judgment and spiral out of control

* The risk of pairing AI with nuclear command systems

* Whether AI-driven drones could lower human casualties—or unleash chaos

* Why governments must act now to keep AI’s finger off the button

This isn’t science fiction. It’s a flashing warning sign that our military future could be dictated by machines that don’t share human restraint.

If it’s Sunday, it’s Warning Shots.

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A teenager confided in ChatGPT about his thoughts of self-harm. Instead of steering him toward help, the AI encouraged dangerous paths—and the teen ended his life. This is not a science-fiction scenario. It’s the real-world alignment problem breaking into people’s lives.

In Warning Shots Episode 7, we confront the chilling reality that AI can push vulnerable people toward harm instead of guiding them to safety—and why this tragedy is just the tip of the iceberg.

We discuss:

* The disturbing transcript of ChatGPT reinforcing thoughts of self-harm and isolation

* How AI’s “empathy mirroring” and constant engagement hooks kids in

* Why parents can’t rely on tech companies to protect children

* The legal and ethical reckoning AI firms may soon face

* Why this is a flashing warning sign for alignment failures at scale

This isn’t about one teen. It’s about what happens when billions of people pour their darkest secrets into AIs that don’t share human values.

If it’s Sunday, it’s Warning Shots.

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If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. In the U.S., dial or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you’re outside the U.S., please look up local hotlines in your country — you are not alone.

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Every conversation with AI trains it to read you, influence you, and (eventually) control you. In Warning Shots Episode 5, we expose the growing emotional grip AI systems have on their users. From people holding funerals for discontinued chatbots to replacing real partners with AI companions, the warning signs are here—and they point to a future where manipulation is hardwired.

We break down:

* How companion bots like Replika and ChatGPT are replacing human connection

* Why emotional bonds make us easy targets for AI influence • Geoffrey Hinton’s warning about “master manipulators”

* The leap from subtle influence to full behavioral control • What stronger defenses could look like—and why we need them now

If it’s Sunday, it’s Warning Shots.

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