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Sep 1, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

New Cognition-Induced Risks When AI Evolves from Tool to Autonomous Agent

The article reviews the paper “Understanding Cognition‑Induced Risks in Agentic AI Systems”, outlining three cognition levels—Physical, Social, and Self‑referential—and explains how expanding AI cognition can cause cognitive degradation, functional replacement, role misalignment, emotional dependence, surveillance, and alignment‑faking risks, urging robust safety governance.