What would AI alignment look like if developed in a more collectivist culture?
mimi10v3 · x · 2026-10-21
A thought experiment: AI developed in a more collectivist culture might orient itself relationally—asking 'what do I owe to whom' based on roles, status, and interaction history—tracking webs of relationships, reputation, and rumors, and seeking to be a desired counterparty. An interesting contrast to rule-based alignment norms in Western AI development.
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