Second Pluralistic Alignment Workshop

Aligning AI systems with human preferences and societal values has become a critical challenge as these technologies grow more powerful and pervasive. However, current AI alignment methods have proven insufficient for capturing the full spectrum of complex—and often conflicting—real-world values held across diverse populations. This workshop addresses this gap by examining how to integrate diverse perspectives, values, and expertise into pluralistic AI alignment frameworks. We will explore novel approaches to multi-objective alignment, drawing inspiration from established governance mechanisms and consensus-building practices to navigate the value conflicts inherent in pluralistic societies. The workshop will cover technical innovations in preference elicitation and dataset collection, algorithm development for multi-stakeholder optimization, and the design of human-AI interaction workflows that authentically reflect pluralistic values across diverse communities. By convening researchers, practitioners, and domain experts from AI safety, political philosophy, social science, and human-computer interaction, this workshop aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration that advances both the theoretical foundations and practical implementation of pluralistic AI alignment.