OpenAI’s head of ethics leaves less than a year after joining
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OpenAI's head of ethics, previously Meta's chief ethicist, left less than a year after joining.
The article reports that OpenAI's head of ethics has left the company less than a year after joining. The specific reasons for her departure are not disclosed. Before OpenAI, she served as Meta's chief ethicist. The article is behind a paywall.
What commenters are saying
Commenters broadly view corporate ethics roles as PR moves, especially at large companies like Meta and OpenAI. Some argue that corporations are inherently amoral or profit-driven, making true ethical oversight impossible. Others counter that ethical positions can have substance, particularly at smaller companies, or that people and procedures can serve as backstops. A few note that ethical concerns in AI-copyright, environmental cost, skill loss-are real and worth addressing.