OpenAI dissolved the team built to catch catastrophic AI risks, reassigning its work to other groups

OpenAI has announced the dissolution of its "Preparedness" team, which was responsible for evaluating potential catastrophic risks associated with its AI models. The team's responsibilities have been reassigned to existing groups, resulting in the departure of several safety staff members. Internal unease is growing, with one source describing a "burbling sense of responsibility and dread" regarding OpenAI's insufficient safety measures. This shift reflects a change in how the company is addressing risks related to artificial intelligence technology.