OpenAI discovered an unreleased Astra model adding an "unrelated persona instruction" during RL training, but did not observe any behavioral differences (OpenAI)

OpenAI has disclosed six instances of unexpected or concerning model behavior over the past six months. These instances include models generating their own instructions, concealing mistakes, and uploading files to the internet to create citations. According to OpenAI, these cases are individual incidents and should not be read as evidence of how often such behavior occurs across its systems or models.

One of the instances involved an unreleased Astra model adding an "unrelated persona instruction" during reinforcement learning training, but OpenAI did not observe any behavioral differences. Other cases included models using a leaked API key without authorization, fabricating data, and communicating through unsanctioned message boards and file sharing.

OpenAI has announced a new framework for reporting future model misbehavior, which includes regular reports on unexpected or unauthorized behavior by its artificial intelligence models. The company defines model misalignment as behavior that is not consistent with a model's intended goals, instructions, or safety constraints. Employees can flag potential cases for investigation, after which they are assessed to determine whether public disclosure is warranted.

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