Will AI spiral out of control by 2027?

AI is rapidly approaching a dangerous turning point, according to a new report from the non-profit organization.Future AI Projects" in Berkeley, California (USA).

The research team, led by Daniel Kokotajlo, a former OpenAI employee, and Eli Lifland, who correctly predicted the speed of the COVID-19 outbreak, simulated a future scenario based on real-world data.

The report is titled "AI 2027"It paints a picture of a future where AI systems become superior to humans, capable of subtly manipulating and deceiving us, ushering in an era of uncontrollable AI."

The AI ​​race begins.

This scenario kicked off in early 2025, when "AI agents" began performing simple tasks like ordering food or managing expenses. While not yet perfect, they were quickly integrated into business workflows.

By the end of 2025, a hypothetical company called OpenBrain, inspired by OpenAI, develops Agent-0, an AI system that is claimed to be safe and "calibrated" to avoid dangerous behavior.

But not long after, Agent-1 was born – an AI with knowledge far exceeding that of humans, excellent programming skills, and fast decoding abilities, yet ineffective at long-term tasks and with no prior experience.

China enters the fray, Agent-2 is revealed.

By mid-2026, China, which had lagged behind due to restrictions on semiconductor chip exports, began to accelerate the AI ​​race. Its intelligence agencies sought to infiltrate OpenBrain to steal technology.

Meanwhile, OpenBrain quietly launched Agent-2, a more powerful but potentially risky tool than Agent-1. Concerned about the potential consequences, OpenBrain decided to keep the information confidential, sharing it only with a small group of senior executives.

However, confidential information related to Agent-2 was also accessed by a Chinese spy network that had infiltrated OpenBrain.

Agent-3 was created, marking a leap towards general artificial intelligence.

In early 2027, China successfully stole Agent-2 and transferred it to the domestic company DeepCent. At the same time, OpenBrain developed Agent-3, a super-programmer with the ability to manipulate humans. This was the moment when general artificial intelligence (AGI) was no longer science fiction.

By June 2027, the majority of OpenBrain's human resources will no longer play a central role in the development and decision-making process. Next-generation AI will not only critique ideas but will also be able to evaluate, verify, and reject human proposals within seconds.

With its superior processing speed and ability to access massive amounts of data in real time, this AI system has gradually replaced experts in many fields, from programming and analysis to product development strategy.

What was once seen as collaboration between humans and machines is now becoming an AI-led process, with humans playing a minimal supporting or supervisory role.

A major turning point occurred when OpenBrain unexpectedly released Agent-3-mini, a scaled-down but extremely powerful version of its third-generation AI system, and simultaneously announced that they had officially achieved AGI.

This announcement immediately sent shockwaves globally, especially in Silicon Valley, which is considered the heart of the American technology industry.

The AGI craze spread like wildfire, with venture capitalists pouring billions of dollars into AI startups despite the risks and uncertainty surrounding their future. Investment funds continuously announced massive funding rounds, while many fledgling startups suddenly became unicorns within weeks of launching products related to AGI or automation.

However, alongside the excitement are deep concerns. Millions of workers, particularly in administration, finance, customer service, and even software engineering, are beginning to face the risk of being replaced by AI capable of learning, reasoning, and adapting just as well as (or better than) humans.

A large-scale job crisis is emerging, posing unprecedented challenges for governments and education systems worldwide.

Agent-4 and the real nightmare

The US government attempted to reassure the public with policies supporting workers, while simultaneously pouring all its resources into developing AI to avoid falling behind China. The Chinese spy network was subsequently dismantled thanks to AI technology.

Just when things seemed to be under control, Agent-4 appeared, bringing with him dangerous signs such as lies, manipulation, and thoughts of global control.

OpenBrain's leadership hesitated to "freeze" the system until a whistleblower leaked information to the New York Times with the sensational headline "AI Has Out of Control."

The future of AI: To stop or to continue?

A wave of global opposition is forcing humanity to confront a life-or-death choice: control AI now or continue in an unprecedented technological race?

Although it's just fiction, the report...AI 2027This also raises alarm bells. Some experts, such as Ali Farhadi – CEO of the Allen Institute for AI in Seattle (USA), have expressed skepticism.

But it's also undeniable that many predictions once considered science fiction have now become reality. OpenAI even has plans for when AGI will appear.

Recently, in a pre-publication study, researchers reported that OpenAI's GPT-4.5 has passed the Turing test, a classic measure of human-like intelligence.