Sam Altman has advertised a $555,000-a-year role described as one of the most stressful jobs in AI.
The new head of preparedness at OpenAI will manage risks from increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems.
The role includes guarding against threats to mental health, cybersecurity, and biological safety.
It also involves preparing for future AI systems that may train themselves.
Altman said the successful candidate would “jump into the deep end immediately”.
The position comes as senior figures across the industry warn of growing dangers.
Mustafa Suleyman said anyone not worried about AI risks is “not paying attention”.
Demis Hassabis has also warned of systems going “off the rails”.
With limited global regulation, AI firms largely police themselves.
The role includes equity in OpenAI, recently valued at $500bn.
OpenAI is also facing lawsuits linked to alleged mental health harms involving ChatGPT.
The company says it is improving safeguards and responses to signs of distress.
