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Instrumental Convergence: The Hidden Drives Behind Every AI's First Moves

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Why do different AI goals tend to lead to the same early behaviors? We unpack the universal drives—power, safety, cognitive enhancement, and goal-content integrity—and explore classics like the paperclip maximizer and Russell's off-switch problem, with practical implications for safe, aligned AI design in business and society.

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