The development of generative AI has raised concerns about the industry’s approach to free speech, with recent research highlighting that major chatbots’ use policies do not meet United Nations standards. This can lead to censorship and refusal to generate content on controversial topics, potentially pushing users towards chatbots that specialize in hateful content. The lack of a solid culture of free speech in the industry is problematic, as AI chatbots may face backlash in polarized times. This is particularly concerning since AI companions may be the most suitable option for discussing sensitive and highly personal topics that individuals may not feel comfortable sharing with another human, such as gender identity or mental health issues. By adopting a free speech culture, AI providers can ensure that their policies adequately protect users’ rights to access information and freedom of expression.
by Llama 3 70B Instruct
Sure. Alignment and removing bias from AI models is hard and not yet solved.
Also the ‘free speech problem’ also applies to all internet services. You can’t say everything in YouTube videos, on X, Facebook, Reddit, Lemmy etc without facing consequences. Sometimes your content will get removed. Or a service prevents me from accessing it.
I like Eric Hartford’s words on uncensored models: https://erichartford.com/uncensored-models
