Zico Kolter, an expert in artificial intelligence (AI) safety and alignment, has joined OpenAI's board of directors. This move aims to strengthen governance at OpenAI with Kolter's expertise in these areas. He will also join the Safety & Security Committee. --- Why it matters: This matters because Kolter's experience in AI safety and alignment could help shape OpenAI's development priorities and ensure its technologies are developed responsibly. Source: https://openai.com/index/zico-kolter-joins-openais-board-of-directors