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OpenAI's head of trust and safety steps down

Jul 21, 2023 - reuters.com
Dave Willner, the head of trust and safety at OpenAI, has announced his departure from the company in a LinkedIn post. He cited the impact of the job's pressures on his family life as the reason for his exit. Willner, who took on his role at OpenAI in February last year after stints at Airbnb and Facebook, stated that he would be available for advisory work.

Trust and safety departments have become increasingly important in tech companies like OpenAI, Twitter, Alphabet, and Meta as they aim to curb the spread of harmful content on their platforms. OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, relies on its trust and safety team to prevent misuse and abuse of AI technologies.

Key takeaways:

  • OpenAI's head of trust and safety, Dave Willner, is leaving the company due to the pressures of the job on his family life.
  • Willner has been with OpenAI since February last year, and previously worked at Airbnb and Facebook.
  • Trust and safety departments have become increasingly important in tech companies like OpenAI, Twitter, Alphabet and Meta, as they aim to limit harmful content on their platforms.
  • Microsoft-backed OpenAI relies on its trust and safety team to prevent misuse and abuse of AI technologies.
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