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flag OpenAI hires a $555K executive to lead AI safety and halt risky model launches.

flag OpenAI has created a new executive role, Head of Preparedness, to manage the long-term risks of advanced AI, with a salary of $555,000 plus equity. flag As a member of the Safety Systems team, this position is responsible for identifying and mitigating catastrophic threats such as cyberattacks, biological risks, and manipulation. flag It replaces Aleksander Madry's previous role and gives the executive the authority to halt model launches if the risks are deemed too high. flag The move comes amid growing concerns about AI's real-world consequences, such as mental health harms and job displacement, with AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warning that AI could replace many white-collar jobs by 2026.

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