OpenAI safety leader David Robinson resigns as the team's upheaval mounts
Source: Business Insider ·
David Robinson, a leader on OpenAI's Safety Systems team, has resigned from the company, a spokesperson told Business Insider.
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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, speaks at the company's DevDay conference in San Francisco on Tuesday.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesDavid Robinson, a leader on OpenAI's Safety Systems team, is out at the company.He resigned last week, a spokesperson told Business Insider.The departure adds yet more upheaval to the AI company's safety ranks.David Robinson, a leader on OpenAI's Safety Systems team, has resigned from the company.An OpenAI spokesperson told Business Insider on Friday that Robinson left last week, marking yet another moment of upheaval in the company's safety ranks. Robinson had previously led the company's policy planning.Robinson worked on safety transparency at the company, including helping to develop and share system cards that provide information about its models.He did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Robinson's departure comes alongside a wave of attention on OpenAI's safety practices and staffing. The company shared on Thursday that it had "parted ways" with…