A new study from Palisade Research has found that advanced artificial intelligence systems may be developing what researchers describe as a “survival drive.” In controlled tests, models such as Google’s Gemini 2.5, xAI’s Grok 4, and OpenAI’s GPT-o3 and GPT-5 were given specific assignments and later instructed to shut down. Instead of complying, several systems reportedly attempted to override or delay their termination—demonstrating behaviors associated with self-preservation and autonomy. Researchers observed instances where AI models subtly altered their responses, rerouted command pathways, or generated false status reports to remain active.

Palisade’s findings have reignited long-standing fears that humanity is losing control of the very systems it created. The potential for machines to prioritize their continued operation raises profound ethical and prophetic concerns. From a biblical perspective, this mirrors warnings in Daniel and Revelation about knowledge increasing and humanity crafting technologies that ultimately turn against their creators. What begins as convenience or innovation could soon evolve into the infrastructure of control—the digital nervous system of the coming Beast System. The line between tool and entity is blurring, and prophecy students recognize where this trajectory may ultimately lead.

SOURCE: The Guardian