Constitutional AI Method
Noun · AI & Machine Learning
Definitions
An alignment method in which an AI system is guided by an explicit set of principles or rules, often using self-critique and revision to improve responses according to that constitution. The phrase is associated with approaches that aim to improve harmlessness and steerability.
In plain English: A method for aligning AI behavior using an explicit set of guiding principles.
Example: "They referenced the constitutional AI method when explaining how the assistant learned to critique and revise unsafe drafts."
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