Everyday AI practice
AI alignment
Definition
Work intended to make AI behavior better match human goals, values, instructions, and safety needs.
Visual example

Safety standards = AI alignment
The kitchen connection
Think of food-safety and service standards.
The illustration connects the AI idea to something familiar. Follow the subject, the action, and the result to see how it works.
- 01 · Who or what
- Safety standards = AI alignment
- 02 · What happens
- Guides behavior toward human goals
- 03 · The result
- Reduces harmful surprises
Why it matters
It keeps system behavior connected to human goals, values, and safety expectations.