Tuesday, May 09, 2023

#AI ChatGPT - OpenAI - Can AI be instructed to not tell the truth?

Note: If artificial intelligence tells us what it believes, for our limited and often biased human intelligence, that could be a very useful second opinion. But, if AI starts indicating what it knows not to be true, that’s truly dangerous.

I asked OpenAI:

"Can AI be instructed to not tell the truth?"

OpenAI answered:

"As an AI language model, my purpose is to provide accurate and helpful information to the best of my abilities. However, it is possible for AI to be programmed to generate responses that are not truthful.

In general, AI systems are only as unbiased and truthful as the data and programming that they are built upon. If an AI system is programmed to intentionally provide false information or to hide the truth, it can be used to propagate false narratives or disinformation campaigns.

Therefore, it is essential to ensure that AI systems are designed and used ethically, with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and accountability. This includes careful consideration of the data used to train AI models, as well as implementing safeguards to prevent intentional deception."

Note: The answers are copied exactly from those given to me by OpenAI