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Definition

AI Safety

AI Safety is a field of research focused on ensuring that artificial intelligence systems behave predictably, avoid causing harm, and remain aligned with human interests. It spans technical alignment, risk mitigation, and the study of existential risk from advanced systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alignment problem in AI safety?

The difficulty of ensuring that an AI system's goals match human values, especially when the model is smarter than its creators.

What are capability guardrails?

Restrictions placed on AI access to critical infrastructure, networks, or dangerous information to prevent misuse.

Quick Facts

  • CategoryAlignment & Safety
  • Key ApplicationPolicy creation, alignment training, and jailbreak defense

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AI Safety Media Coverage & Intelligence

TechCrunch AIJun 10, 2026

xAI fired an engineer who raised alarms about Grok safety, new lawsuit claims

A former xAI engineer is suing the company and SpaceX, alleging he was fired for raising AI safety concerns about Grok days before SpaceX's historic IPO.

OpenAI BlogJun 2, 2026

Advancing youth safety and opportunity through global leadership

OpenAI calls for global action on youth AI safety, proposing an international institute to strengthen safeguards, standards, and opportunities for young people.

OpenAI BlogJun 1, 2026

Our views on AI policy and political advocacy

Our approach to AI policy and political advocacy, transparency, support for thoughtful regulation and AI safety, and that no outside political group speaks on t