OpenAI Hunts for New Safety Chief Amid AI Risk Concerns, Offers $555K Salary
Summary
OpenAI searches for a new Head of Preparedness with a $555,000 salary to address mounting AI safety risks including cybersecurity vulnerabilities and mental health impacts as CEO Sam Altman admits their increasingly powerful models pose real challenges.
Key Points
- OpenAI seeks a new Head of Preparedness to study AI-related risks including cybersecurity vulnerabilities and mental health impacts, offering $555,000 plus equity for the role
- CEO Sam Altman acknowledges AI models are presenting real challenges as they become highly capable at finding security flaws and potentially affecting users' mental health
- The position becomes available after previous Head of Preparedness Aleksander Madry was reassigned and other safety executives left the company or moved to different roles