Top OpenAI researcher resigns due to safety concerns and prioritization of "shiny products"

From Fortune Magazine: 2024-05-17 12:03:00

Head of alignment at OpenAI, Jan Leike, resigns citing safety concerns and prioritization of “shiny products” over safety. Former Twitter post reveals disagreements with leadership. Co-lead Ilya Sutskever also leaves company. After speculation following board changes in 2023, OpenAI dissolves ‘Superalignment’ team, folding it into broader research efforts.



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