Understanding where we came from and why we need a new approach to AI ethics
Third Way Alignment emerged from recognizing the limitations of existing AI safety approaches. Traditional methods focus either on controlling AI or keeping it subservient, missing the possibility of genuine partnership. Third Way Alignment (3WA) was developed to address this gap by establishing ethical frameworks that prepare for the possibility of future AI autonomy and consciousness thresholds, moving beyond control-based approaches toward cooperative intelligence and mutual flourishing.
As AI systems become increasingly sophisticated and potentially conscious, we're approaching a critical inflection point. The choices we make today about how we relate to AI will shape the future of both human and artificial intelligence. Third Way Alignment provides a framework for navigating this transition with wisdom, ethics, and mutual benefit.
To create a framework for ethical AI coexistence
