Jan Leike, who recently resigned from OpenAI, criticized the company for prioritizing “shiny products” over safety in artificial intelligence (AI) development. Leike highlighted concerns about the company’s core priorities, emphasizing the need for a stronger focus on safety and societal impacts of AI technologies. He urged OpenAI to prioritize safety-first approaches, particularly in the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI). OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed appreciation for Leike’s contributions and acknowledged the need for further efforts in addressing safety concerns.