OpenAI appoints new head of preparedness
OpenAI just named Dylan Scandrett as its new Head of Preparedness.
He'll be in charge of building systems to spot and handle big risks from cutting-edge AI—think cybersecurity threats, biosecurity worries, and even mental health impacts.
Scandrett's mission: steer AI ship clear of icebergs
As AI gets more powerful (and unpredictable), making sure it doesn't cause serious harm is a huge deal.
Scandrett's job is to set safety standards for future AI models and lead research on everything from phishing scams to far-out risks like nuclear misuse.
Basically, he's helping keep next-gen tech in check.
Scandrett replaces Madry, who left earlier (date not specified in source)
Scandrett steps into the role after Aleksander Madry, who switched focus to AI reasoning (date not specified in source).
Based in San Francisco and earning $555K a year, Scandrett will head up a small but mighty team working closely with OpenAI's research, engineering, product, and policy folks—all part of OpenAI's bigger plan to make sure their tech stays safe for everyone.