Thoughts on Taking OpenAI Foundation Funding

LessWrong reports that SecureBio has landed a seventeen point two million dollar grant from the OpenAI Foundation to expand its early‑warning system that scans wastewater and nasal swabs for engineered pathogens. The money will fund the detection division, while the company’s AI team—responsible for evaluating models from firms like OpenAI—remains structurally independent with separate leadership and conflict‑of‑interest policies. The author cautions that stronger detection could unintentionally lower developers’ perceived risk, so sustained pressure on AI firms and thoughtful regulation remain crucial.

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