OpenAI's Super ICs Hyper-Focused on Actually Solving Alignment
willdepue · x · 2026-08-06
The author observes that every Super IC at OpenAI is now mega-hyped about solving alignment. As one of the few labs habitually making real long-term research breakthroughs, the author believes OpenAI will actually solve it after successfully nerdsniping everyone to lock in.
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