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Will We Get Automated Alignment Research Before an AI Takeoff?

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Abstract

Analyzes whether AI automation of alignment research will outpace automation of capabilities research. Identifies feedback quality and developer incentives as key bottlenecks. Presents two contrasting worlds: one where alignment research lags capabilities, one where key alignment insights arrive before dangerous takeoff.

Research area

agentic misalignmentai alignmentalignment
Published
2026
Source
other
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