Thursday, 12 February, 2026
OpenAI Disbands Mission Alignment Team Amid Shift Toward Commercial AI Development
OpenAI has officially disbanded its Mission Alignment team, the group previously tasked with ensuring safe and trustworthy AI development. This move signals a strategic pivot as the company prioritizes rapid commercialization and product scaling over internal safety-focused research. The decision has sparked renewed debate among industry experts regarding the balance between aggressive technological innovation.
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