OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has raised concerns about the safety of advanced AI models, saying that AI systems are becoming more capable and could cause problems if not carefully managed. He highlighted that some AI models are now starting to find weaknesses in systems, which could potentially be misused.
To tackle these challenges, OpenAI is hiring a “Head of Preparedness”, a top-level role aimed at making AI safer. The company is offering around Rs 5 crore (USD 555,000) plus equity for this position. Altman himself described it as a “stressful job,” given the high responsibility involved.
The person chosen for this role will look for risks in AI systems, plan ways to reduce those risks, and make sure AI behaves safely as it becomes more powerful. They will also track potential threats, like AI being misused in cyber attacks or other dangerous scenarios. This role will be part of OpenAI’s broader Safety Systems team.
Altman stressed that while it is relatively easy to measure what AI can do, it is much harder to predict how AI could be misused. The role will require careful planning, monitoring, and quick decision-making to prevent possible harm.
This move shows that OpenAI is taking AI safety seriously, not just focusing on creating new technologies. As AI grows more advanced, experts like this will be crucial to ensure the technology is used responsibly.
Altman’s public statements also reflect a wider concern in the tech industry: as AI becomes more capable, companies need to balance innovation with safety to avoid unintended consequences.
OpenAI’s job opening and Altman’s warnings highlight that keeping AI safe is now as important as developing it, and the company is looking for top talent to take on this challenge.
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