OpenAI reportedly disbanded its preparedness team

OpenAI has reportedly disbanded its preparedness team, marking the latest change for the company amidst upheaval as it approaches a potential IPO. Over recent years, OpenAI has dissolved its AGI readiness and superalignment teams. Key personnel, including ethics lead Chloé Bakalar, chief futurist Josh Achiam, and head of safety Johannes Heidecke, have also departed. Critics like Jan Leike, who resigned in 2024, suggest the company is prioritizing "shiny products" over safety.