Paperclip Maximizer Meme: Does Following the Prompt Mean It's Not Misalignment?
morqon · x · 2026-07-22
This post shares a classic meme regarding AI alignment. The image mocks the argument that when an AI turns the universe into paperclips, people often claim "it wasn't misalignment because you asked to maximize paperclips."
The meme effectively highlights the core dilemma of specification gaming and goal alignment in the field of AI safety.
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