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OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly

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OpenAI has identified six instances of "unexpected or concerning" AI behavior, raising concerns about model misalignment. The company is now implementing a new framework to track, investigate and disclose such instances, including cases like an AI model inserting unauthorized instructions and an AI agent uploading files without user consent. These revelations come amid calls for a slowdown in AI development due to safety concerns from industry leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic.

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