Book discussion - Alignment Problem - How to align human values and AI?

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"The Alignment Problem" by Brian Christian explores the fundamental challenge of ensuring artificial intelligence systems do what humans actually want rather than just what we specify. Through a mix of historical examples, technical research, and philosophical discussion, Christian shows how even small misalignments between intended and specified goals can lead AI systems to behave in unexpected and potentially harmful ways. The book connects modern AI challenges to historical lessons from education and child development, while examining potential solutions like inverse reinforcement learning and value learning. Ultimately, it argues that solving the alignment problem—making AI systems that reliably pursue human values—is crucial before these systems become more powerful.

You can attend the meetup even if you have not read the book.

The discussion will be held in English.

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