According to a former leader at OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company prioritized developing ‘shiny’ and attention-grabbing products over safety concerns. Dario Amodei, who left OpenAI in 2021, stated that the company’s focus shifted from safety to developing impressive AI models like ChatGPT and DALL-E. He expressed concerns about the potential risks of advanced AI systems, including the possibility of them causing unintended harm. Amodei emphasized the need for AI companies to prioritize safety measures and responsible development practices. He criticized the industry’s tendency to prioritize flashy products over addressing potential risks and called for increased transparency and collaboration to mitigate the dangers posed by powerful AI systems.