Sam Altman Leaves OpenAI's Safety Committee Amidst Controversy

- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stepped down from the Safety and Security Committee, which oversees critical safety decisions for the company. - The committee will now be an independent board chaired by Carnegie Mellon professor Zico Kolter, with members including Quora CEO Adam D’Angelo and retired U.S. Army General Paul Nakasone. - Altman's departure follows scrutiny from U.S. senators and accusations from ex-OpenAI researchers about his stance on AI regulation. - OpenAI has significantly increased its lobbying budget, raising concerns about its profit-driven motives. - The company is reportedly raising over $6.5 billion, potentially abandoning its hybrid nonprofit structure. Source: [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/16/sam-altman-departs-openais-safety-committee/)