Top OpenAI researchers depart over safety vs. product prioritization
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OpenAI's top safety leaders, Jan Leike and Ilya Sutskever, left due to disagreements over prioritizing safety versus product development. OpenAI, a leader in AI technology, raised $13bn from Microsoft to build advanced AI models. Concerns over AI safety and societal impact led to internal tensions. Leike highlighted the lack of focus on safety processes and resources. The departure disbands the safety-focused team, impacting OpenAI's core mission.