OpenAI insider David Robinson explains why he quit: 'This is nuts'
nytopinion · reddit · 2026-10-08
- The New York Times' Ezra Klein podcast published a long exit interview with David Robinson, former OpenAI policy researcher, titled "This Is Nuts."
- Robinson, a longtime OpenAI policy researcher, explains why he left and his concerns about the AGI race and the company's internal culture.
- An unlocked link is provided for free access to the full piece.
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