The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values
THE ALIGNMENT PROBLEM: Machine Learning and Human Values by Brian Christian. New York: W. W. Norton, 2020. 344 pages. Hardcover; $28.95. ISBN: 9780393635829. *The global conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly polemic--"AI will change the world!" "AI will ruin the world!" Amidst the strife, Brian Christian's work stands out. It is thoughtful, nuanced, and, at times, even poetic. Coming on the heels of his two other bestsellers, The Most Human Human and Algorithms to Live
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Published: 1 December 2021
Source: OpenAlex
Category: Research
Topics: Safety & alignment
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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