OpenAI disbands mission alignment team, which focused on ‘safe’ and ‘trustworthy’ AI development

OpenAI disbands mission alignment team, which focused on ‘safe’ and ‘trustworthy’ AI development

The team’s leader has been given a new role as OpenAI’s chief futurist, while the other team members have been reassigned throughout the company.

OpenAI disbands mission alignment team, which focused on ‘safe’ and ‘trustworthy’ AI development

2026-02-12 08:01