The talent war between global AI leader OpenAI and its competitor Anthropic has escalated again. On Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman officially announced that the highly anticipated position of "Head of Safety" has been filled, with the newly hired Dylan Scanlon previously working in Anthropic's security team.

To fill this critical vacancy, OpenAI had already offered a base salary of up to $555,000 (approximately RMB 3.858 million) as early as December last year, which caused significant excitement in the industry. Scanlon's appointment is highly anticipated, as he will be responsible for the safety research and deployment of OpenAI's AI systems and develop comprehensive risk response plans. Altman also admitted on social media that with OpenAI about to launch a more powerful large model, Scanlon will face highly challenging tasks.

Notably, Scanlon's former employer, Anthropic, is well-known in the industry for its "safety first" approach and pioneering the concept of an "AI Constitution." OpenAI's decision to poach Scanlon at such a high cost not only aims to strengthen its own safety foundation but also reflects the scarcity of top AI talents in the global market.

Key Points:

  • 💰 High Salary: OpenAI offers a base salary of $555,000 for the head of safety position, approximately RMB 3.858 million.

  • 🤝 Targeted Recruitment: The new head of safety, Dylan Scanlon, comes from the competitor Anthropic, which is known for its focus on AI safety and compliance.

  • 🛡️ Preparing for the Future: With OpenAI about to release a more powerful model, the core task of this position is to develop comprehensive risk prevention plans for system safety research and deployment.