OpenAI safety alum David Robinson gives first interview on why he quit, via Ezra Klein podcast
Miles_Brundage · x · 2026-10-11
Ezra Klein's podcast will feature David Robinson's first interview since quitting OpenAI's safety team. Miles Brundage amplifies a recommendation noting Robinson isn't a 'doomer' EA type — he joined OpenAI believing the technology was somewhat overhyped and would mostly be a normal consumer product, and discusses that perspective extensively in the interview.
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