AI Safety Researchers Debate Whether "Alignment" Belongs in Policy Talks
AI safety researchers clashed over the term "alignment," with David Manheim arguing it has been ambiguous since 2018 and unsuitable for policy discussions, while others insist it remains essential in technical contexts despite inevitable misuse.
2026-09-22 ~ 2026-09-22 · 4 related posts
- Manheim: without distinguishing safety from alignment, AI policy is impossible — davidmanheim · 2026-09-22
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- AI safety experts clash over 'alignment' term: critics say other words would communicate better — kdkeck · 2026-09-22
- AI safety researchers debate whether "alignment" has become a useless term — davidmanheim · 2026-09-22