OpenAI Faces Internal Turmoil as Key Safety Team Disbands
Resignations and unmet commitments raise questions about the company's dedication to AI safety.
- OpenAI's Superalignment team, focused on AI safety, was disbanded following key resignations.
- The team was promised 20% of OpenAI's computing power but reportedly never received it.
- Leaders Jan Leike and Ilya Sutskever cited safety concerns and lack of resources as reasons for leaving.
- CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the issues and pledged to elevate the company's safety efforts.
- The departures have sparked broader concerns about OpenAI's commitment to controlling AI risks.