OpenAI recently appointed a retired US Army General to its board of directors to enhance the protection of ChatGPT against cyber threats and improve AI safety.
The AI pioneer announced the arrival of General Paul M. Nakasone, a significant figure in the establishment of US Cyber Command and the former director of the NSA, to the board. General Nakasone will also be joining the Safety and Security Committee as a top priority, a committee that was established by OpenAI just last month.
Safety and Security Committee
OpenAI’s Safety and Security Committee, established last month, aims to oversee the safety of ‘superintelligent’ AIs following the dissolution of the ‘superalignment’ team amid criticism of its priorities.
The committee is led by key board members, including CEO Sam Altman and chairman Bret Taylor, along with technical and policy experts from OpenAI. Additional members include Adam D’Angelo, CEO of Quora, and former Sony general counsel Nicole Seligman. It also collaborates with external experts like Rob Joyce and John Carlin.
General Nakasone’s appointment highlights OpenAI’s dedication to safety and security, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity in the evolving landscape of AI technology. His insights are expected to bolster efforts in utilizing AI to strengthen cybersecurity and quickly respond to threats.
General Nakasone
General Nakasone’s vast experience in cybersecurity will provide valuable guidance to OpenAI as it strives to ensure artificial general intelligence is safe and beneficial to society. This aligns closely with OpenAI’s mission of leveraging AI for positive impacts while prioritizing security in its developments.
“Artificial Intelligence has the potential to have huge positive impacts on people’s lives, but it can only meet this potential if these innovations are securely built and deployed,” said Bret Taylor, Chair of OpenAI’s Board. “General Nakasone’s unparalleled experience in areas like cybersecurity will help guide OpenAI in achieving its mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.”
“OpenAI’s dedication to its mission aligns closely with my own values and experience in public service,” said General Nakasone. “I look forward to contributing to OpenAI’s efforts to ensure artificial general intelligence is safe and beneficial to people around the world.”
