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Fields Medalist who published a paper on AI-driven human extinction now works for OpenAI

Fields Medalist Jacob Tsimerman joins OpenAI to work on AI safety research. Tsimerman recently co-authored a paper analyzing existential risks from advanced artificial intelligence and advocating for increased safety funding. The hire highlights OpenAI's ongoing efforts to recruit top-tier academic talent for its safety and alignment teams.

The Decoder·Aug 8, 2026

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