the alignment problem

The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values

by Brian Christian

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In The Alignment Problem, Brian Christian explores how machine‑learning systems often fail to do what humans truly intend. As algorithms increasingly make decisions—from hiring to criminal justice—they can inherit and amplify bias, ethical blind spots, and unintended harms. Christian weaves history, case studies, and interviews with researchers trying to ensure AI systems align with human values, highlighting both the profound promise and peril of modern artificial intelligence.

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