Altman: Feeds Are Scaled Misaligned AI
breath_mirror · x · 2026-07-15
Sam Altman argues that algorithmic recommendation feeds are the first batch of "scaled misaligned AI".
This directly compares recommendation systems to AI that is misaligned with human goals: they continuously optimize for metrics like dwell time and clicks at scale, which don't necessarily align with long-term human interests.
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