foreword
In just a few years, generative AI has become a daily tool for millions of people around the world. Even in the short time since the first edition of this book was published, generative AI has shifted from being an emerging and somewhat limited technology to powering countless new applications and startups. AI is changing the way that we work, interact, and even think.
As someone who has red teamed an early version of a foundational model and now heads Trust & Safety at one such AI-powered startup, I’m certainly excited by the transformative potential of AI and the rapid pace at which it continues to improve and evolve. However, I have also seen the risks up close. Just as AI can be used to accelerate learning and discovery, it can also amplify the worst parts of our society. It can be used by bad actors as easily as good, and for extraction rather than enrichment.