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In his own post, Scandinaro acknowledged the technology's significant potential benefits but also warned of "risks of extreme and even irreversible harm." OpenAI recently disclosed that a new coding model received a "high-risk" rating in cybersecurity evaluations.
“There's a lot of work to do, and not much time!
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Dylan Scandinaro
Scandinaro's professional background adds an interesting layer. Anthropic was founded by former OpenAI employees who were concerned about OpenAI's product focus and perceived insufficient safety measures, later becoming one of the most security-conscious AI developers. Altman indicated he plans to collaborate with Scandinaro to drive changes within the company.
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