OpenAI has released an updated Model Spec, now available under a Creative Commons CC0 license, which emphasizes customizability, transparency, and intellectual freedom while ensuring safety and harm reduction. The new guidelines aim to provide clearer principles for users and developers, reinforcing the idea that no topic is inherently off-limits for discussion. OpenAI has also pledged that its models will not censor viewpoints, allowing users greater freedom to explore sensitive subjects. However, the models still maintain restrictions against certain harmful content, such as deepfakes and revenge porn. The update follows the removal of specific content warnings from ChatGPT, aimed at reducing unexplained refusals and enhancing user flexibility within legal and safety limits. The changes reflect OpenAI's commitment to balancing user freedom with necessary safety guardrails.
Wrote down some thoughts on OpenAI’s Model Spec, focusing on the parts relevant to Medical AI assistants. A clear spec is valuable not just for model development but also for improving transparency and building trust. https://t.co/GSFNiqu2nr
I was happy to see the second version of the OpenAI Model Spec released last week. Sharing my notes: - One notable change is that each section is labeled with an authority level, from "platform" (can't be overridden by the user or developer) to "guideline" (can be easily…
No more angry red warning messages on ChatGPT, but that doesn't mean a free-for-all. https://t.co/2wSvW3RxAK