Ethics & SafetyLast updated: April 2026
AI Safety
Efforts to ensure AI systems behave safely and as intended.
In Plain English
AI Safety encompasses research and practices aimed at ensuring AI systems are safe, beneficial, and aligned with human values. This includes preventing AI from causing harm, ensuring AI follows human intentions, and preparing for increasingly powerful AI systems. Major AI labs like Anthropic, OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and others have dedicated AI safety teams.
💡Real-World Example
Researchers work on preventing AI from being tricked into generating harmful content or taking dangerous actions.
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