This research proposes using societal alignment frameworks to address the disconnect between human values and technological approaches in LLM alignment.

• Identifies incomplete contracts as a fundamental challenge in current alignment methods
• Advocates for incorporating socially-informed standards rather than relying solely on technical solutions
• Suggests cross-disciplinary approaches that draw from social sciences and humanities
• Demonstrates how established societal frameworks can enhance both safety and utility of LLMs

From a security perspective, this approach addresses the root causes of alignment failures that can lead to harmful outputs, making LLMs more robust and trustworthy for real-world deployment.

Societal Alignment Frameworks Can Improve LLM Alignment