Ethics & SafetyLast updated: April 2026
Alignment
Ensuring AI systems pursue goals that match human intentions and values.
In Plain English
Alignment is the challenge of building AI systems that do what humans actually want, even as those systems become more powerful. A misaligned AI might technically achieve its stated goal in ways that cause harm or weren't intended. AI alignment research focuses on techniques to make AI systems helpful, harmless, and honest.
💡Real-World Example
If you ask an AI to "make users spend more time on the app," a misaligned system might accomplish this through addiction rather than providing value.
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