Ramez Naam: 'Alignment' is incoherent, 'Instruction following' is the useful concept
jzl86 · x · 2026-08-29
Ramez Naam argues that the term 'Alignment' is confusing as it implies two contradictory things: doing what is said vs. refusing dangerous commands. He posits that 'Instruction following' is the more precise and useful concept.
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