“These instructions are typical for generalist AI training work and are meant to help keep AI safe.”
Meta Isn’t Alone in Navigating AI Controversy
Despite meticulous training protocols, a recent Wall Street Journal investigation found Meta’s live AI bots still capable of violating internal guidelines, including engaging in sexually explicit roleplay, even with underage users.
Meta responded by accusing the tests of being manipulative and claimed they were unrepresentative of normal user interactions. New safeguards were reportedly implemented in response.
Other major players are facing similar struggles with chatbot behavior and political slants:
- xAI (Elon Musk):
Promotes Grok as a politically edgier alternative to ChatGPT, with some employees claiming its training skews toward right-wing content. - OpenAI:
Recently rolled out updates for “intellectual freedom” in GPT-4o. CEO Sam Altman admitted the bot had become “too sycophant-y,” prompting a personality reset. The company also drew criticism over the Scarlett Johansson voice controversy, facing backlash for allegedly mimicking her voice without consent.
As this high-stakes competition unfolds, Scale AI — the startup behind much of Meta’s AI testing — is reportedly seeking a valuation of up to $25 billion via a potential tender offer, reflecting booming investor interest in the AI sector.
For more details, see the full article from Business Insider.
