OpenAI Blog
Mar 25
Inside our approach to the Model Spec
Learn how OpenAI’s Model Spec serves as a public framework for model behavior, balancing safety, user freedom, and accountability as AI systems advance.
An updated Model Spec for more capable and beneficial AI
OpenAI’s updated Model Spec introduces five core values designed to steer more capable AI toward sound judgment, human agency, and fidelity to human intent. The specification serves as a guiding framework for developing AI systems that align with these principles. It emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in AI advancement.
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