Computers Quote by Stuart J. Russell
“It's unlikely that machines would spontaneously decide they didn't like people, or that they had goals in opposition to those of human beings.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Human Compatible by Stuart J. Russell, 2019
Machines lack inherent dislike for humans; misaligned goals arise from design, not emotion.
In simple terms: AI doesn’t hate humans; misalignment is a design issue.
Ensure AI goals align with human values.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- autonomous systems
- robotics
- AI governance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we verify AI alignment?
- What safeguards prevent unintended goals?
Complex value translation can be ambiguous.