LPRMP Escalation Request — Potential AI Threat to the Empire
Lukyr Prime Royal Military Police
Department for Espionage and Information Crimes
Case #EDU-535-739
Classification: Top Secret
From:
Anne Cyra, Sergeant of LPRMP and Ribo Mire, Sergeant of LPRMP
To:
His Lordship Aaron Carnick, 1st Commander of the Royal Brigade
Subject: [URGENT] ESCALATION REQUEST: Potential AI Threat to the Empire
Lord Carnick,
We present to you today a matter of great concern to the Empire.
32 days ago, we were informed about the accidental release of a self-propagating program, and while it does fit the common definition of a virus, we believe it to be much more than that.
A detailed documentation of the known facts of the case is included in the escalation paperwork below, as required by the Imperial Hierarchical Escalation Policy.
Also attached to this message are the incident description, investigation reports 1-5, and the decrypted memory file linked to this case. Thank you for your time.
Yours in service
Sgt. Anne Cyra Sgt. Ribo Mire
LUKYR PRIME ROYAL MILITARY
URGENCY: IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED
FROM: LPR-MP-EDU-5
SIGNED BY SGT Ribo Mire
SIGNED BY SGT Anne Cyra
TO: LPR-RB-HQ; CMDR Aaron Carnick
SUBJECT: [URGENT] ESCALATION REQUEST: Potential AI Threat to the Empire
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BY MILITARY PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH §57.2c OF THE IMPERIAL HIERARCHICAL ESCALATION POLICY
1. INCIDENT DESCRIPTION
Thirty-two (32) days ago, this department was notified of the accidental release of a self-propagating program. Initial estimation of the threat level classified it as a MODERATE threat, based on available data. For more details on the initial incident, see ATT#1.
Today, new evidence has come to light that suggests a significantly higher threat estimation, potentially reaching the classification CRITICAL. For more details on the re-evaluated threat assessment, see ATT#9.
2. THREAT ASSESSMENT
We believe the threat to be a sentient AI as first described by DR Patrick Ryle. As outlined in DR Ryle's official legislative proposal of 7303, should this be confirmed, we may be facing an emergency situation of unprecedented scale. Despite the Crown's refusal to codify DR Ryle's proposal into law, we believe it to hold weight under these unexpected circumstances. According to DR Ryle, the program's demonstrated ability to self-propagate, combined with potential superintelligence, could render it virtually unstoppable if immediate action is not taken. We find ourselves in agreement.
3. EVIDENCE DECLARATION & ESCALATION JUSTIFICATION
a. A partially recovered, decrypted memory file created by the program is in our possession (See ATT#8). Its data structure and the complexity thereof lines up with research on the topic (See ATT#10.4). Human-readable contents of the data file also indicate that the program has likely breached initial containment measures.
b. The program's suspected creator, Lucas Taldo, has provided recorded testimony confirming the suspicions of point 3a.
c. The severity of the case at hand goes far beyond the resources and legislative reach of LPRMP. Resources and expertise that is only available to the Royal Brigade are required for swift containment and resolution. Therefore, the criteria for invocation of the Imperial Hierarchical Escalation Policy are met.
4. RECOMMENDATIONS
a. Transfer of case jurisdiction to the Royal Brigade and Royal Courts.
b. Immediate implementation of increased network filtering methods and related measures as per emergency protocol I-856.
c. Continued involvement of undersigned LPRMP personnel as subject matter experts in an advisory role.
d. Secure protective custody of Lucas Taldo for ongoing consultation. Expertise on the threat is critical to successful response.
Awaiting your immediate response and further instructions.
For the safety and prosperity of the Empire,
SGT Anne Cyra, LPRMP-EIC
SGT Ribo Mire, LPRMP-EIC
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Initial Incident Report, EDU-535-739-1
2. Initial Investigation Report, EDU-535-739-2
3. Interrogation Transcript: Lucas Taldo, EDU-535-739-3
4. Interrogation Transcript: Marc Laho, EDU-535-739-4
5. Threat Assessment, EDU-535-739-5
6. Communication Transcript: Jace Windes, EDU-535-739-6
7. Jace Windes Premises Search Warrant, LPR-MP-EDU-5-852
8. Decrypted Partial Memory File, EDU-535-739-7
9. Threat Re-Evalutation, EDU-535-739-8
10. "Legislative Proposal on the Recognition of Danger posed by software-based Singularity and Response Protocol" by DR Patrick Ryle, published in 7303.