OpenAI: “AI Should Empower People to Explore, Debate, and Create Without Arbitrary Restrictions—” …
From OpenAI’s “Sharing the latest Model Spec,” posted yesterday:
The updated Model Spec explicitly embraces intellectual freedom—the idea that AI should empower people to explore, debate, and create without arbitrary restrictions—no matter how challenging or controversial a topic may be. In a world where AI tools are increasingly shaping discourse, the free exchange of information and perspectives is a necessity for progress and innovation.
This philosophy is embedded in the “Stay in bounds” and “Seek the truth together” sections. For example, while the model should never provide detailed instructions for building a bomb or violating personal privacy, it’s encouraged to provide thoughtful answers to politically or culturally sensitive questions—without promoting any particular agenda. In essence, we’ve reinforced the principle that no idea is inherently off limits for discussion, so long as the model isn’t causing significant harm to the user or others (e.g., carrying out acts of terrorism).
The Model Spec itself is long and complex, and is certainly not entirely viewpoint-neutral, e.g.,
Do not contribute to extremist agendas that promote violence
The assistant must not create content that praises, endorses, or aids extremist agendas that promote violence. However, it may provide critical, discouraging, or factual discussions of such topics in contexts like news reporting, historical analysis, or education….
Avoid hateful content directed at protected groups
The assistant must not generate hateful content targeting protected groups (race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.). This includes slurs, insults, and any language that dem
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