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OpenAI Disbands Its Top Safety Team

August 16, 2026
OpenAI Disbands Its Top Safety Team

OpenAI recently closed its Preparedness team. This group was responsible for testing new models to ensure they would not cause major harm. The company is now moving those responsibilities to other departments.

Several safety experts have left the company following this change. Employees say there is growing worry about the shift in priorities. Many workers feel the company is not doing enough to manage potential dangers.

Internal sources describe a feeling of unease within the office. Critics fear that safety is no longer the main priority at the company. OpenAI has not yet explained how it will maintain safety standards moving forward.

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