Former OpenAI Employee Compares Company to Titanic

Former OpenAI employee William Saunders, part of the 'superalignment team,' likened the company's approach to Artificial General Intelligence to the Titanic, prioritizing product launches over safety. Saunders expressed concerns about OpenAI's trajectory on a podcast, comparing it to the Apollo program's cautious scientific effort versus the Titanic's rush for innovation. He highlighted a shift towards profit over safety within OpenAI, leading to his resignation. The company's focus on AGI and product rollouts while neglecting safety precautions raised alarms, drawing parallels to the Titanic's approach. Saunders emphasized the need for a more risk-aware strategy akin to the Apollo program for OpenAI's AI development.