OpenAI hiring: Top researchers focus on alignment, team remains active
jachiam0 · x · 2026-08-18
OpenAI's Mark Chen stated that many of their strongest researchers are choosing to focus on alignment, and the company is hiring for related roles. Researcher Micah Carroll responded to misleading headlines, confirming that the Preparedness team—specifically the RSI/misalignment subteam—is very much alive, empowered, and doing urgent work.
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