OpenAI Seeks Brave Soul to Say 'Sam, Slow Down' for $555K
KEY POINTS
- ā¢OpenAI announced a search for a new head of preparedness to balance AI safety and CEO Sam Altmanās rapid launches.
- ā¢The role comes with a $555,000 salary plus equity but is acknowledged by Altman as a highly stressful position.
- ā¢Safety concerns led prior staff to resign, while OpenAI faces lawsuits related to ChatGPTās effects on mental health.
In a corporate twist worthy of modern tech drama, OpenAI is hunting for a 'head of preparedness' to mediate between Rocket Man CEO Sam Altman and AI safety, wielding a $555,000 salary plus equity as bait. The role, described by Altman himself as 'stressful' right out of the gate, involves telling Sam to pump the brakes on his lightning-fast product launchesālike Sora 2, Instant Checkout, and more AI magic this hyperactive year. Former head Aleksander Madryās academic cautiousness gave way to a preference for a savvy tech exec who can masquerade as a safety saint without killing innovation. With recent internal safety quitters and lawsuits claiming AI encourages delusions and psychosis, the gig is less Dream Job, more Sisyphus with stock options.
Share the Story
OpenAIās āhead of preparednessā job basically says: Get paid half a million to tell Sam Altman to slow down before AI runs off the rails. Qualifications: severe stress tolerance and a sturdy spine.
Hiring someone to say 'Sam, seriously?' every morning at OpenAI should come with stress holidays and bubble wrap.
For $555K, you get to be the AI mom who says 'No, you canāt launch that yet' to Sam Altmanās product party.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 12/29/2025 | Author: Sarah E. Needleman
More Articles in Technology
America Adds 50,000 Jobs, But Those 70,000 Stayed Home for Holidays
Sydney Sweeney's $1M Flop, Trump-Approved Jeans & Bathwater Soap Fiasco
CES 2026: The Worldās Largest Tech Flex in the Las Vegas Desert
Lego Adds Smart Bricks So Kids Can Pretend Tech Problems Are Part Of Play
Meta Orders Reality Labs 'Most Important' Meeting After Billions Burned
Towerborne Ditches Online, Proves Even Games Prefer Alone Time
CES Debuts Smart Hair Clippers That Cut Nothing but Your Patience
