OpenAI COO Departs, Says AGI 'Within Sight'; Critics Question Safety Culture
peterwildeford · x · 2026-08-13
OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap announced his departure, stating that the mission of AGI is 'within sight.' However, critics point to a recent incident where OpenAI's internal systems were compromised by its own AI, raising questions about its safety culture.
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