According to a former leader at OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company has prioritized developing “shiny” products over safety concerns. Dario Amodei, who resigned from OpenAI in 2021, expressed concerns that the company’s focus on releasing impressive AI models like ChatGPT has overshadowed efforts to ensure the technology is safe and trustworthy. He criticized the lack of transparency around AI systems’ potential risks and limitations. Amodei argued that AI companies should be more open about their models’ shortcomings and invest more resources into studying potential negative impacts. He warned that the rush to deploy powerful AI systems without proper safeguards could lead to serious consequences. The article highlights the growing debate around the ethics and safety of AI development as the technology rapidly advances.