OpenAI’s Safety Oversight: Can Zico Kolter Stop Dangerous AI Before It’s Too Late?

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence technology has thrust innovation into the spotlight—but who is holding Big Tech accountable when the stakes are national security and public safety?At the heart of this battle stands Zico Kolter, a Carnegie Mellon University professor appointed to chair OpenAI’s four-person Safety and Security Committee. This panel wields unprecedented authority: it can delay or halt OpenAI’s rollout of new AI systems deemed unsafe. Yet this is no mere academic exercise — these decisions could determine whether America faces new risks from bioweapon designs or widespread mental health crises fueled by flawed chatbots.Is Profit Overriding Safety...