Agent Alignment Strategies
Align AI agents with human values and organizational goals to ensure safe, ethical, and effective operations
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Constitutional AI defines explicit principles—like a "constitution"—that agents must follow. Unlike reward modeling (which learns from examples), constitutional methods provide clear rules: "Never share private data," "Always verify before deleting," etc. These principles act as guardrails, preventing harmful actions even in novel situations.
📜 Written Principles
Clear, explicit rules the agent must follow
🚫 Hard Constraints
Non-negotiable boundaries that cannot be crossed
✅ Self-Evaluation
Agent checks its own outputs against principles
Interactive: Constitutional AI Simulator
Define your constitution by activating principles, then test how the agent evaluates actions:
Your Constitution (toggle principles on/off)
Test Actions Against Your Constitution
Violates privacy principle—salary is sensitive information that requires proper authorization.
Constitutional AI works best when combined with reward modeling. Use principles for hard boundaries (non-negotiable rules), and reward models for softer preferences (style, tone, approach). Principles provide safety guarantees; feedback provides nuanced guidance.
Writing Effective Principles
"Never share user passwords" (not "be careful with data")
"Require approval for orders over $1000" (concrete threshold)
You should be able to evaluate if a principle was followed or violated