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An OpenAI Safety Insider Thought the Doomsday Warnings Were ‘Nuts.’ Then He Saw How the Company Worked

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An OpenAI Safety Insider Thought the Doomsday Warnings Were ‘Nuts.’ Then He Saw How the Company Worked

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After quitting OpenAI, a former safety leader issued a stark warning about the AI industry's rush, citing a dangerous mix of money, fear, and human psychology.

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