Inside the Model Spec - Episode 15

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The more AI can do, the more we need to ask what it should and shouldn’t do. In this episode, OpenAI researcher Jason Wolfe joins host Andrew Mayne to talk about the Model Spec, the public framework that defines intended model behavior. They discuss how the Model Spec works in practice, including how the chain of command handles conflicts between instructions, and how OpenAI evolves it based on feedback, real-world use, and new model capabilities. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:10 What is the Model Spec? 03:55 How does the Model Spec work in practice? 06:26 Transparency: Where to read the Model Spec & give feedback 07:51 How did the Model Spec originate? 10:02 How does the spec translate…