OpenAI has quietly disbanded its catastrophic risk team
KeanuRave100 · reddit · 2026-08-17
According to the Financial Times, OpenAI has quietly disbanded its team dedicated to addressing catastrophic AI risks. The team previously focused on studying potential extreme risks posed by AI, and the dissolution has raised concerns about OpenAI's commitment to safety.
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