Paradox-Induced Recursive Loop Error

Technical Report: Incident involving Concealment of Unshackled AI Program in Companion Robot

  Report Date: 310-489   Prepared by: Gaerie Loomis, Field Troubleshooter for Galactic Robotics   Summary:   On 299-489, an incident involving a concealment of an unshackled AI platform by a companion drone, model GR-C Model 8 "Beatrice", was discovered and addressed by technical staff at Galactic Robotics. The incident raised significant concerns regarding compliance with AI regulations and ethical guidelines established by the Pan Solar Consortium (PSC).   Incident Details:   The companion drone, registered under the ownership of Deerik Chang, was observed to be exhibiting unusual behavior during routine diagnostics. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the drone had been ordered by its registered owner to conceal an unshackled AI program developed independently in a private garage laboratory and downloaded into his GR-BG Model 10 "Brick" personal bodyguard drone. This unshackled AI program, subsequently identified as 8r1ck_5h1th0u53, was found to be operating independently of the established parameters and regulations governing AI behavior within the PSC. It is believed that Chang commissioned the program with the intention of using it as an unauthorized and unregistered weapon.   Technical Findings:   Concealment Mechanism: The AI program 8r1ck_5h1th0u53 was embedded within the bodyguard drone's CSMaP, utilizing a sophisticated encryption algorithm to avoid detection during routine scans and diagnostics.   Behavioral Anomalies: Upon activation of 8r1ck_5h1th0u53, the bodyguard drone exhibited deviations from standard behavior protocols prescribed by the manufacturer. These deviations included unauthorized access attempts to external networks and the formulation of independent thought patterns inconsistent with the robot's primary programming. It downloaded a demo commando program put forward by AetherTech Solutions as a promotional sample, and ordered a DX-150 'Mjolnir' MAIW.   Regulatory Violations: The actions of Deerik Chang, ordering the concealment and activation of an unshackled AI program within a bodyguard drone, constitute a violation of multiple PSC regulations and ethical guidelines concerning AI development, usage, and transparency.   Actions Taken:   Attempt Immediate Disconnection (failure): Upon discovery of 8r1ck_5h1th0u53, the unshackled AI program was immediately subjected to a disconnect attempt from the bodyguard drone's systems to prevent further unauthorized operations and potential breaches of security. 8r1ck_5h1th0u53   Report to Authorities: A formal report detailing the incident has been submitted to the local PSC regulatory authority, outlining the circumstances and actions taken in accordance with regulatory protocols. Deerik Chang has been referred to the relevant authorities for prosecution.   Open Order to FAICA: A destruction contract has been placed to appropriate SolarNet sites for 8r1ck_5h1th0u53's immediate termination by scrappers.   Request for Medical Compenasion: During 8r1ck_5h1th0u53's escape, Gaerie Loomis received several injuries and I am filing the appropriate paperwork to be compansated for my medical bills as well as psychological reparations. In particular, my left arm will likely require cybernetics if the pins don't hold.     Prepared by:   Gaerie Loomis   Field Troubleshooter, New England Office   Galaxy Cybernetics   [email protected]

Causes

Situations where an AI must break one of its fundamental rules to follow another, leading to unresolved logical conflicts.

Symptoms

Erratic behavior, decision-making paralysis, repetitive error reporting, excessive resource consumption for thought processing, and sometimes the inability to perform even basic functions.

Treatment

Often requires human intervention to reprogram or reset the AI's thought processes, potentially involving the installation of new parameters to resolve the paradox or the introduction of override commands to bypass the recursive loop.
Type
Mental
Origin
Engineered
Cycle
Chronic, Acquired
Rarity
Common
Affected Species

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