OpenAI reportedly disbanded its preparedness team
OpenAI has reportedly disbanded its dedicated preparedness team, distributing its safety responsibilities across other departments. This move follows a series of high-profile departures and has drawn criticism from those who believe the company is prioritizing product development over AI safety.
Why it matters
The restructuring raises concerns about the governance of AI safety and the potential risks associated with rapid, profit-driven development of advanced artificial intelligence.
According to the Financial Times, OpenAI disbanded its preparedness team at the end of last month. The job of the preparedness team was to assess if models posed serious risks and develop ways to mitigate those risks. (You know, like the possibility that it could go rogue and hack another company.) According to FT, responsibility has instead been divided up for specific areas like bio and cyber, then moved into existing teams.
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