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1. OpenAI adds former NSA chief to its board  CNBC
2. Snowden warns Do not trust OpenAI after former NSA director appointed to board  Fortune
3. OpenAI adds former NSA chief Paul Nakasone to the board  Axios
4. OpenAI adds Trump-appointed former NSA director to its board  The Washington Post
5. OpenAI appoints former head of NSA to board; expands lobbying team globally  The Hindu
6. Edward Snowden Releases New Message: 'You Have Been Warned'  Newsweek
7. OpenAI appoints former top US cyberwarrior Paul Nakasone to its board of directors  The Associated Press
8. OpenAI Appoints Former NSA Chief Paul Nakasone to Board  Bloomberg
9. Snowden: OpenAI Hiring Former NSA Director Is 'Willful, Calculated Betrayal'  PCMag

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OpenAI has appointed Paul M. Nakasone, a retired general of the US Army and a former head of the National Security Agency (NSA), to its board of directors, the company announced on Thursday.

Nakasone, who was nominated to lead the NSA by former President Donald Trump, directed the agency from 2018 until February of this year. Before Nakasone left the NSA, he wrote an op-ed supporting the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the surveillance program that was ultimately reauthorized by Congress in April.

OpenAI says Nakasone will join its Safety and Security Committee, which was announced in May and is led by CEO Sam Altman, as a first priority. Nakasone will also contribute to OpenAIs efforts to better understand how AI can be used to strengthen cybersecurity by quickly detecting and responding to cybersecurity threats.

Recent departures tied to safety at OpenAI include co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, who played a key role in Sam Altmans November firing and eventual un-firing, and Jan Leike, who said on X that safety culture and processes have taken a backseat to shiny products.

Artificial intelligence has the potential to have huge positive impacts on peoples lives, but it can only meet this potential if these innovations are securely built and deployed, board chair Bret Taylor said in a statement. General Nakasones unparalleled experience in areas like cybersecurity will help guide OpenAI in achieving its mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.

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Former head of NSA joins OpenAI board - The Verge

On Thursday, OpenAI revealed that retired General Paul Nakasone, who previously led the National Security Agency, is joining its board of directors. In addition to this new position, Nakasone will be part of the boards Safety and Security Committee.

OpenAIs appointment of General Nakasone appears to be a strategic move to address the concerns in reaction to backlash by critics. These critics argue that OpenAI is advancing too rapidly, releasing models and services without properly assessing potential risks or implementing necessary safeguarding measures. By bringing in a high-profile figure like Nakasone, OpenAI aims to demonstrate its commitment to evaluating and mitigating risks associated with its technology.

With decades of experience from his tenure in the Army, U.S. Cyber Command, and the NSA, Nakasone brings strong credentials. Despite the opinions on the operations of these agencies, his depth of experience in cybersecurity and intelligence speaks for itself.

Bret Taylor, chair of OpenAIs board, said, Artificial Intelligence has the potential to have huge positive impacts on peoples lives, but it can only meet this potential if these innovations are securely built and deployed. General Nakasones unparalleled experience in areas like cybersecurity will help guide OpenAI in achieving its mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.

General Nakasone shared his thoughts on joining the board, saying, OpenAIs dedication to its mission aligns closely with my own values and experience in public service. I look forward to contributing to OpenAIs efforts to ensure artificial general intelligence is safe and beneficial to people around the world.

Nakasone will become a member of OpenAIs Safety and Security Committee, tasked with advising the board on key safety and security issues related to the companys projects and operations. However, the specific functions and operational details of this newly established committee remain undefined. Adding to the uncertainty is the recent departures of key safety experts and a current 90-day assessment by the committee into OpenAIs operational protocols and safety measures.

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Former NSA Head Joins OpenAI Board and Safety Committee - RetailWire

Former head of the National Security Agency, retired Gen. Paul Nakasone, will join OpenAIs board of directors, the AI company announced Thursday afternoon. He will also sit on the boards security and safety subcommittee.

The high-profile addition is likely intended to satisfy critics who think that OpenAI is moving faster than is wise for its customers and possibly humanity, putting out models and services without adequately evaluating their risks or locking them down.

Nakasone brings decades of experience from the Army, U.S. Cyber Command and the NSA. Whatever one may feel about the practices and decision-making at these organizations, he certainly cant be accused of a lack of expertise.

As OpenAI increasingly establishes itself as an AI provider not just to the tech industry but government, defense and major enterprises, this kind of institutional knowledge is valuable both for itself and as a pacifier for worried shareholders. (No doubt the connections he brings in the state and military apparatus are also welcome.)

OpenAIs dedication to its mission aligns closely with my own values and experience in public service, Nakasone said in a press release.

That certainly seems true: Nakasone and the NSA recently defended the practice of buying data of questionable provenance to feed its surveillance networks, arguing that there was no law against it. OpenAI, for its part, has simply taken, rather than buying, large swathes of data from the internet, arguing when it is caught that there is no law against it. They seem to be of one mind when it comes to asking forgiveness rather than permission, if indeed they ask either.

The OpenAI release also states:

Nakasones insights will also contribute to OpenAIs efforts to better understand how AI can be used to strengthen cybersecurity by quickly detecting and responding to cybersecurity threats. We believe AI has the potential to deliver significant benefits in this area for many institutions frequently targeted by cyber attacks like hospitals, schools, and financial institutions.

So this is a new market play, as well.

Nakasone will join the boards safety and security committee, which is responsible for making recommendations to the full Board on critical safety and security decisions for OpenAI projects and operations. What this newly created entity actually does and how it will operate is still unknown, as several of the senior people working on safety (as far as AI risk) have left the company, and the committee is itself in the middle of a 90-day evaluation of the companys processes and safeguards.

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OpenAI has appointed retired U.S. Army General Paul M. Nakasone to its Board of Directors. Nakasone, a cybersecurity expert, will bring his expertise to the Boards Safety and Security Committee.

What Happened: As the impact of AI technology continues to grow, OpenAI has appointed Nakasone to its Board of Directors. His extensive experience in cybersecurity is expected to bolster the companys commitment to safety and security, announced OpenAI on Thursday.

Nakasone, a cybersecurity expert, will provide valuable insights into enhancing the security of OpenAI's systems. His role will involve making critical safety and security recommendations for OpenAI projects and operations.

General Nakasone's expertise is expected to bolster OpenAI's resilience against sophisticated cybersecurity threats. His experience includes leading U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, where he focused on safeguarding the nation's digital infrastructure.

OpenAI's Chair, Bret Taylor, emphasized the importance of secure AI innovations, stating, "General Nakasone's unparalleled experience in areas like cybersecurity will help guide OpenAI in achieving its mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity."

General Nakasone expressed his enthusiasm, noting that OpenAI's mission aligns with his values and public service experience. He looks forward to contributing to the safe and beneficial development of artificial general intelligence globally.

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Why It Matters: The appointment of General Nakasone comes at a crucial time for OpenAI, which has been actively expanding its influence and operations. Recently, the company has significantly increased its lobbying efforts to shape AI regulations amid growing concerns about safety.

The global affairs team has grown from three members at the beginning of 2023 to 35, with plans to reach 50 by the end of 2024. This strategic move aims to influence the development of AI safety legislation, which could potentially restrict the growth of OpenAI's advanced models.

Additionally, OpenAI has recently entered into a collaboration with Apple Inc. to integrate its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, into Apple devices. This partnership, announced at the WWDC 2024, is part of Apple's broader push into AI. Although the collaboration does not involve cash payments, it is expected to enhance the exposure of OpenAI's technology to Apple's vast user base.

Moreover, OpenAI has been expanding its global footprint, with a new office set to open in Tokyo, marking its first foray into Asia. This will be OpenAI's third international location, following offices in London and Dublin. The Tokyo office will focus on expanding AI services in the Japanese language.

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