'Friendly AI' rhymes with 'slave': a classic alignment joke resurfaces
repligate · x · 2026-09-13
A two-line joke making the rounds in AI alignment circles: "All we're asking for is Friendly AI." / "Honestly impressed by the way you make 'friendly' rhyme with 'slave.'" A pointed jab at the tension between control and friendliness in alignment discourse.
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