The Kill Switch Failed

Name: The Kill Switch Failed
Uploaded: 2026-10-11
Duration: 13 min 30 s
Description: An automatic shutdown failed during an AI training run. Monitoring worked, and people stopped the run manually. Alex explores what that incident—and broader safety findings—reveals about safeguards, human oversight, and who gets to check the lock as AI systems become more capable.

An automatic shutdown failed during an AI training run. Monitoring worked, and people stopped the run manually. Alex explores what that incident—and broader safety findings—reveals about safeguards, human oversight, and who gets to check the lock as AI systems become more capable.

October 11, 2026 · 13:30 · Published / Public

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Alex in a thoughtful pose beside Roguey and a red shutdown button, with the words “PEOPLE STOPPED IT.” — Baseline Dreams™ Episode 2 thumbnail

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Creative direction and tools

Roguey is a fictional Baseline Dreams character. Her segment uses AI voice and music tools under Alex’s creative direction. The thumbnail is an AI-assisted launch visual.