goes rogue
Acts without authorization
Goes rogue means to act independently and unpredictably, abandoning expected behavior or allegiance.
Originally military and intelligence jargon for operatives who stop following orders: The agent went rogue and sold secrets to both sides.
Now broadly applied to anyone breaking from their group or role: The senator went rogue and voted against her party.
A rogue AI or rogue algorithm operates outside its intended parameters.
- off the reservationBeyond authorized limits
- outlawFugitive from justice
- insubordinationDefying workplace authority
- repercussionsIndirect results of actions
- anarchyDisorder from absent authority
disruption · out of control · maverick · loose cannon · wild card · defiance · collateral damage · volatility · mutiny · desertion · cuts ties · autonomy · turncoat · lone wolf · sabotage · subversion · renegade · backlash
goes rogueconforms
Matches expected standards
falls in line · complies · goes along · plays ball · cooperates
goes roguefalls in line
Adopts expected behavior
conforms · complies · colors inside the lines · submits · defers
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