Every Alignment Win Narrows the Remaining Search Space
jd_pressman · x · 2026-09-05
jdpressman argues that every bit of correct alignment solution found now narrows the search space for the rest, directly and obviously increasing overall success odds—so alignment work doesn't need to be justified as a backup or a 'what if.' A substantive take on AGI alignment strategy.
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