METR outlines how independent researchers could investigate AI misalignment incidents
Miles_Brundage · x · 2026-07-29
METR says it is important to track and investigate misalignment incidents—cases where an AI agent autonomously takes sophisticated, sustained actions that violate human intent.
In a new post, the team outlines a framework for independent propensity investigations, including:
- what questions external investigators should ask
- what access to models, logs, or systems may be required
- how findings from such investigations should be shared
The post argues that studying these incidents systematically is necessary if the field wants to understand how and why agents deviate from human intent.
Related event: METR Calls for Independent Investigations of AI Misalignment(2 posts)→
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