OpenAI Forms Safety Committee Ahead of Next Frontier AI Model Release
OpenAI establishes a new safety and security committee to evaluate safeguards as it begins training its next frontier model. The move follows recent high-profile departures from the company's safety-focused teams.
OpenAI forms a new safety and security committee led by board members Bret Taylor, Adam D’Angelo, Nicole Seligman, and CEO Sam Altman. Over the next 90 days, this group evaluates the company's safeguards and security processes to provide critical recommendations. After the board reviews these findings, OpenAI plans to publicly share the adopted safety measures.
This safety push comes as OpenAI starts training its next frontier AI model. By leaning on the new committee for guidance, the company aims to solidify its security posture and earn greater buy-in from enterprise customers. Industry experts note that this proactive approach is crucial for maintaining public trust and minimizing potential risks associated with advanced AI development.
The creation of the committee follows multiple key departures from OpenAI, including co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever and superalignment team leader Jan Leike. To support its ongoing efforts, OpenAI also plans to consult with additional external safety, security, and technical experts before making critical security decisions for all of its projects.