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#297 - Brian Christian - The Alignment Problem: AI's Scary Challenge

Modern Wisdom

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The Alignment Problem in AI and Machine Learning

This chapter explores the potential misalignment between the intention of creators and the objective of AI systems, discussing the importance of addressing this challenge and the potential harms that can arise. Real-world examples of misalignment are mentioned, such as facial recognition systems failing to recognize certain individuals and social media platforms inadvertently causing radicalization.

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