OpenAI hires researchers for monitoring and loss-of-control risks
jachiam0 · x · 2026-08-18
OpenAI researcher Micah Carroll announced hiring for a team focused on monitoring and loss-of-control risks amid rapid capability advances. Key topics include all-things monitoring, misalignment & monitorability assessments, misalignment science, setting up 3P auditing (e.g., Redwood collab), and external risk communication via system cards and safety cases.
Related event: OpenAI Ramps Up Alignment Hiring for Oversight and Misuse Risk Research(2 posts)→
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