OpenAI is transforming its Safety and Security Committee into an independent “Board oversight committee” with the power to delay model launches over safety concerns. This change follows a 90-day review of OpenAI’s safety processes.
The committee, chaired by Zico Kolter and including key members like Adam D’Angelo, will oversee safety evaluations for major model releases. OpenAI’s board of directors will also receive regular updates on safety matters.
This move mirrors Meta’s Oversight Board, though OpenAI’s safety committee members also sit on its board of directors, raising questions about its true independence.
Source: The Verge
