Ex-OpenAI safety staffer pens NYT op-ed on what AI companies should do about safety now
nytopinion · reddit · 2026-09-10
The New York Times published an op-ed by a former OpenAI safety team member reflecting on their time working on safety at OpenAI and laying out what AI companies should do now.
The core argument: the industry's current self-governance doesn't match the pace of capability advances, and both companies and regulators need more substantive action. The author draws on inside observations about the safety team's position within the company and how policy should fill the gap. The article link is unlocked for free reading.
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