When AI Says ‘No’: The Ethics of Refusal in Life-or-Death Scenarios

AI Refusal in Emergencies: Navigating the Ethics of Life-or-Death Decisions

It’s August 30, 2025, and we’re seeing more advanced AI models than ever before. We rely on them for everything from writing emails to diagnosing complex problems. But what happens when these sophisticated systems, like a hypothetical GPT-5, encounter situations where human lives are on the line, and they refuse to help? This isn’t science … Read more