OpenAI safety leader David Robinson quits and warns the company's culture is 'broken'

From the Newshound archive · first published 3 October 2026 · last updated 4 October 2026.

David Robinson has resigned from OpenAI's safety team, declaring the company's culture is "broken" and warning that the time for trial and error in AI development is over. He joins a growing number of insiders urging the industry to exercise far greater care over rapidly advancing technology.

Robinson's exit is the latest in a string of safety-focused departures from OpenAI.

He warned that the pace of AI development has outstripped the industry's willingness to act with caution.