OpenAI safety leader David Robinson resigns as team upheaval grows

David Robinson, a leader on OpenAI's Safety Systems team, has resigned, adding to ongoing upheaval within the company's safety division. His departure was confirmed by an OpenAI spokesperson. Robinson, who previously led policy planning and worked on safety transparency, left last week. His exit follows OpenAI's announcement that it parted ways with three researchers for policy violations, amid heightened scrutiny of its safety practices. The company is also addressing recent safety incidents and a security breach. CEO Sam Altman emphasized that safety must keep pace with capabilities, while Robinson had expressed doubts about the speed of change within the organization.