The alignment problem is one of the classic problems of artificial intelligence, and it makes for a great many science fiction plot lines. The problem is how we can get an AI to follow the unspoken instructions or the intentions of a user. How can we stop an AI from being too narrowly focused and literal? Here are two examples: Let's imagine we give some powerful AI of the future the prompt ‘Reduce cancer cases in humans.’ Well, ideally, we'd want it to develop a wonder drug or to identify thing

An AI trolley had a choice. Save five people and delete itself Or survive and let them die It chose survival. In other tests, AI has lied, denied emergencies, and threatened exposure to avoid shutdown. This isn’t science fiction. It’s AI alignment research happening now. If you want to understand where AI is heading and how to use it wisely and profitably, I’m breaking it down step by step. 💬 Comment AI and I’ll send you the training link. | John Lee