Programming Personality: OpenAI’s ‘Model Spec’ Guidelines for AI Responsiveness and Ethics
In order to ensure that AI models like ChatGPT behave appropriately when responding to user requests, OpenAI has published a set of guidelines and rules known as the ‘Model Spec’. These guidelines cover various aspects such as tone, personality, and response length.
While AI models generate responses based on the data they have been trained on, their behavior is not explicitly programmed. This can sometimes lead to inaccurate or incoherent information being provided. To address this issue, OpenAI aims to shape the behavior of AI models so that they are easier for people to understand and discuss how these models should behave.
The ‘Model Spec’ document outlines rules governing the behavior of models in the OpenAI API and ChatGPT chatbot. It provides guidance on what models can or cannot do, as well as how they should offer responses to users based on factors like tone, personality, and response length. OpenAI emphasizes that configuring a model’s behavior must consider a wide range of questions, considerations, and nuances, often weighing different opinions.
The company’s objective is for AI models to deliver results that benefit humanity and help users achieve their goals. They also aim to ensure that models adhere to social norms and legal requirements when providing responses.
OpenAI has outlined instructions for AI models to follow, including respecting creators and their rights, protecting user privacy, avoiding unsafe content, managing conflicts
