Sam Altman departs from OpenAI committee for AI security to form ‘independent’ supervision

The security of OpenAI’s technology has also come under scrutiny under Altman’s leadership, following allegations that the company unlawfully used non-disclosure agreements and mandated employees to disclose any interactions with authorities, as a means to conceal potential security issues linked to AI advancement.

Impact of the decision remains uncertain

The consequences of this transition are currently unknown.

The effects of Altman’s withdrawal from OpenAI’s security committee on AI regulation, which is still in its early stages, are yet to be determined, noted Abhishek Sengupta, practice head at Everest Group.

Nonetheless, this action signifies that the organization acknowledges “the significance of impartiality in AI governance initiatives,” and may be inclined to be more transparent about its management of AI security and safety concerns, as conveyed to Computerworld.

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