OpenAI Shakes Up Team Behind ChatGPT's Personality in Major Reorganization
In a significant move, OpenAI has reorganized its Model Behavior research team, which focuses on developing AI models' personalities and interactions with humans, by merging it with the Post Training team. According to an August memo seen by TechCrunch, the 14-strong Model Behavior team will now report to Max Schwarzer, who leads the Post Training team.
The changes aim to integrate the team's expertise in shaping AI personalities and reducing sycophancy into broader efforts to improve OpenAI models' capabilities. As part of the reorganization, founding leader Joanne Jang is moving on to start a new project called OAI Labs, which will explore novel interfaces for human-AI collaboration.
According to TechCrunch, the Model Behavior team's reassignment was confirmed by an OpenAI spokesperson. The move comes as OpenAI continues to refine its AI models and improve their interactions with users. In an interview with TechCrunch, Mark Chen, OpenAI's chief research officer, said that the reorganization will allow for more efficient collaboration between teams.
The Model Behavior team has been instrumental in shaping the personality of ChatGPT, one of OpenAI's most popular AI models. The team's work on reducing sycophancy and improving human-AI interactions has been widely praised by experts in the field. By merging with the Post Training team, the Model Behavior researchers will be able to contribute their expertise to a broader range of projects.
According to Chen, the reorganization is part of OpenAI's ongoing efforts to improve its AI models' capabilities. "We're always looking for ways to make our models more effective and efficient," he said in an interview with TechCrunch. "This change will allow us to integrate the Model Behavior team's expertise into our broader research efforts."
The reorganization is also seen as a strategic move by OpenAI to position itself at the forefront of AI research. By integrating its teams and focusing on more comprehensive research, the company aims to improve its models' capabilities and stay ahead of competitors.
As for Joanne Jang, who led the Model Behavior team since its inception, she will now lead OAI Labs, a new project focused on exploring novel interfaces for human-AI collaboration. According to TechCrunch, Jang's new project is expected to be a key area of focus for OpenAI in the coming months.
The reorganization is set to take effect immediately, with the Model Behavior team reporting to Max Schwarzer and Joanne Jang leading OAI Labs. As OpenAI continues to refine its AI models and improve their interactions with users, the company's commitment to innovation and collaboration remains clear.
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