On June 13, OpenAI announced that former director of the US National Security Agency (NSA), General Paul Nakasone, will join the AI ​​Safety Committee subcommittee of the Board of Directors.

The appointment of Mr. Nakasone, a veteran figure in the field of national security, is seen as OpenAI's effort to calm public opinion, especially concerns that the company is developing AI too quickly without having the right tools. effective risk control measures.

However, this move also faced many mixed opinions. Some people believe that Mr. Nakasone's experience at the NSA, an agency that has been entangled in many privacy scandals, could lead OpenAI to go in the direction of "get data at all costs".

However, it is undeniable that Mr. Nakasone has decades of extensive cybersecurity knowledge and experience spanning from the Army, Cyber ​​Command and NSA. This is especially important in the context that OpenAI is looking to provide AI solutions for sensitive areas such as defense and national security.

In a press release, OpenAI said Mr. Nakasone will join the board of directors' safety and security subcommittee, responsible for "making recommendations to the entire Board of Directors on safety and security decisions." important security.

It remains unclear what the newly launched entity will do and how it will operate, as several senior members working on AI safety (in terms of risk) have left the company, and the The board is currently in the midst of a 90-day review of the company's processes and safeguards.

“We believe that AI has the potential to bring significant cybersecurity benefits to many organizations that are frequent targets of cyberattacks such as hospitals, schools and financial institutions, ” OpenAI said.

It is understandable that OpenAI targets the cybersecurity market. According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, losses caused by cybercrime globally are expected to reach 10.5 trillion USD per year by 2025. This is a fertile market for technology companies like OpenAI.

The appointment of General Paul Nakasone to the board of directors could be an important step for OpenAI, to ensure the company will continue to grow in safety and security, meeting customer and shareholder expectations, At the same time, expand new markets in the field of cybersecurity.