OpenAI adds AI safety official to its board
Paul Christiano, a former OpenAI alignment lead, joins the board amid growing concerns over industry safety.
TL;DR
- Paul Christiano, an AI safety official, has been appointed to the board of directors of OpenAI and its nonprofit.
- Christiano previously worked at OpenAI from 2017 to 2021, leading alignment research.
- He is also the founder of the Alignment Research Center, focusing on ensuring AI supports human interests.
- The move addresses concerns about the rapid advancement of AI capabilities outpacing safety measures.
- Christiano will join the foundation board's safety and security committee.