OpenAI disbands its Super Alignment Group. What Happens to Safe AI now?
Super Alignment Group Disbanded
OpenAI has confirmed the dissolution of its “superalignment” group, which was dedicated to mitigating the long-term risks of advanced AI. Members of the team have been integrated into other projects within the company. The move comes amidst increasing scrutiny from regulators and growing fears about the potential dangers of sophisticated AI technologies.
Leadership Departures and Safety Commitment
The announcement followed the departure of key figures, including co-founder Ilya Sutskever and team co-leader Jan Leike. Leike emphasised the need for OpenAI to prioritise safety in its development of AGI (artificial general intelligence), calling on employees to act with the seriousness the situation demands. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged these concerns, expressing sadness over Leike’s departure and reaffirming OpenAI’s commitment to safety.
Future AI Developments
Sutskever, who played a pivotal role in OpenAI’s development, expressed confidence in the company’s ability to create safe and beneficial AGI. This leadership change coincides with OpenAI’s release of a more advanced version of its AI technology, which Altman likened to the AI depicted in films. Altman promised to share more about OpenAI’s safety measures in the coming days.
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