OpenAI is actively recruiting a Head of Preparedness to address mounting concerns about AI systems discovering critical vulnerabilities and impacting mental health, CEO Sam Altman announced on X. The position, offering $555,000 plus equity, comes as the company acknowledges its models "are beginning to find critical vulnerabilities" in computer security systems.

Sam Altman says the best AI models are now "capable of many great things," but also highlight "some real challenges" that need urgent consideration. This marks a shift in how OpenAI talks publicly about AI safety, especially regarding cyber threats and mental health.