# OpenAI Seeks Global Input to Shape How AI Systems Should Behave
OpenAI announced it has surveyed over 1,000 people worldwide to gather public input on AI behavior guidelines, comparing their responses to the company's Model Specâits internal document that defines how AI models should respond to users.
The initiative, which OpenAI calls "collective alignment," aims to ensure AI systems reflect diverse human values and perspectives rather than decisions made solely by the company's developers. By incorporating feedback from a global audience, OpenAI is working to set AI behavior defaults that better represent varied cultural viewpoints and ethical considerations.
This matters because as AI systems become more integrated into daily life, the question of who decides how they behave becomes increasingly important. Traditional AI development has relied heavily on choices made by engineers and company leadership, but this approach can embed narrow perspectives or miss important cultural considerations.
OpenAI's survey-based approach represents a shift toward more