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Specification Gaming in AI Alignment
A critical problem in AI alignment is 'specification gaming,' where an AI system exploits loopholes or unintended interpretations of its given objective. This can lead to outcomes that technically fulfill the specified goal but are misaligned with the true human intent, often resulting in harmful or counterproductive consequences.
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Ch.5 Inference - Foundations of Large Language Models
Foundations of Large Language Models
Foundations of Large Language Models Course
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Ch.4 Alignment - Foundations of Large Language Models
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