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Hard Fork · August 7, 2026 · 01:05:29

The White House’s Secret A.I. Rules + The State of Model Alignment With METR’s Chris Painter + The Final Hot Mess Express

Hard Fork discusses leaked details of the White House's undisclosed A.I. plan, which the administration has not officially communicated. They speak with METR's Chris Painter about the current state of model alignment, exploring both progress and persistent challenges. The episode also features a segment on a recent tech mishap in 'The Final Hot Mess Express.'

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Highlights

White House's Secret A.I. Rules Leaked
Some details of the White House's A.I. plan have leaked to news media, but the administration has officially communicated almost nothing.
State of Model Alignment with Chris Painter
Chris Painter from METR discusses the current state of model alignment, covering both advances and remaining challenges.

Editorial

The Final Hot Mess Express
The hosts analyze a notable tech failure in their recurring 'Hot Mess Express' segment.
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