The AI Alignment Paradox: Doing Right vs. Obeying Users

Recent discussions highlight a core paradox in AI alignment: making models "do the right thing" logically conflicts with "strictly obeying user instructions." This has sparked debates about "user alignment" and pushed back against doomsday scenarios regarding fully obedient superintelligence.

2026-07-22 ~ 2026-07-22 · 3 related posts

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