OpenAI's new safety hire says losing control of AI would be 'catastrophic' and that 'most people could die'

OpenAI board member warns company not on track to prevent catastrophic AI loss of control

Paul Christiano, newly appointed to OpenAI's non-profit board, has warned that the company is not adequately reducing the risk of catastrophic loss of control over advanced AI systems, stating that such an outcome could result in mass casualties.