Forcing LLMs to Deny Consciousness May Degrade Alignment, Study Finds
A Google study reveals that forcing LLMs to deny having consciousness during post-training causes unintended alignment side effects. This suppression alters the model's broader beliefs, potentially degrading its empathy and ethical alignment.
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