OpenAI quietly disbands its 'catastrophic risk' team
KeanuRave100 · reddit · 2026-08-18
Reports indicate that OpenAI has quietly disbanded its internal team dedicated to mitigating catastrophic AI risks. The team focused on addressing extreme dangers posed by advanced AI systems. Its dissolution raises concerns about OpenAI's ongoing commitment to AI safety.
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