From Fortune Magazine: 2024-06-14 12:08:00

OpenAI welcomes former top U.S. cyberwarrior and intelligence official, Gen. Paul Nakasone, to its board of directors to enhance security against threats to the company’s ChatGPT technology. Nakasone will also be involved in the newly formed safety and security committee. This move comes after a recent leadership shakeup at the company.

Gen. Nakasone, who was the commander of U.S. Cyber Command and director of the NSA, retired earlier this year and will now contribute his expertise to advising OpenAI on critical safety and security decisions. The company recently revamped its board of directors following internal turmoil, which led to the reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman in March.

The appointment of Gen. Nakasone to OpenAI’s board of directors signals a strategic move to enhance the company’s cybersecurity defenses amid increasing threats from sophisticated bad actors. With expertise in cyberwarfare and intelligence, Nakasone will play a crucial role in safeguarding OpenAI’s AI projects and operations from potential security risks.



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