The ReadJune 15, 2026via Import AI (Jack Clark)
Import AI 461: "Alignment is not on track"; FrontierCode; and synthetic research interns
Why it matters
A major AI safety assessment signals that alignment progress is lagging behind capability gains, raising critical questions about governance and deployment timelines that investors and leaders need to factor into their AI strategy.
Key signals
- Alignment progress assessment flagged as concerning relative to model capability advancement
- FrontierCode development mentioned—likely tooling/infrastructure for frontier model work
- Synthetic research interns emerging as labor substitution in AI research workflows
- Published June 2026—suggesting forward-looking safety governance discussion
The hook
"Alignment is not on track." That's the consensus emerging from AI safety researchers—and it should worry every founder betting on AGI.
Where are your agents right now?