Your Undivided Attention · The Center for Humane Technology, Tristan Harris, Daniel Barcay and Aza Raskin

Former OpenAI Engineer William Saunders on Silence, Safety, and the Right to Warn

June 7, 2024·38 min·3 clips

Former OpenAI engineer William Saunders risked millions in equity to expose safety shortcuts and non-disparagement agreements.

Former OpenAI engineer William Saunders discusses the 'Right to Warn' letter, detailing safety risks, non-disparagement agreements, and the need for transparency in AI development. He explains interpretability and alignment challenges while advocating for whistleblower protections to prevent unchecked AI advancement.

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