Adam Tauman Kalai
Research Scientist, AI safety and ethics · OpenAI · 2026
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What happened
Kalai left OpenAI to cofound the Institute for Responsible Superintelligence (RESI), linking his decision to the need for stronger scientific foundations for AI safety.
In a September 16, 2026 essay, Kalai said he had recently left OpenAI. The exact departure date is not publicly confirmed.
In his September 16 essay announcing RESI, Kalai argued that relying on trial and error becomes more dangerous as AI systems grow more capable. He called for safety guarantees grounded in how systems are designed.
Sources
- Launching RESI, the Institute for Responsible SuperintelligenceLessWrong — Adam Tauman Kalai
- Adam Tauman Kalai — professional biographyAdam Tauman Kalai
Key Publications
- Launching RESI, the Institute for Responsible SuperintelligenceLessWrongessay
Kalai explains his departure from OpenAI and the founding of RESI. He argues for scientific foundations and design-based safety guarantees rather than relying on trial and error as AI systems become more capable.
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