Former OpenAI engineer William Saunders sheds light on the prioritization of profit over safety in tech companies. He discusses the 'right to warn' for employees raising AI risk concerns, emphasizing transparency and the need for regulatory protection. The episode explores the challenges of AI safety, confidential whistleblowing, and the impact of independent evaluation on tech product safety.

Former OpenAI Superalignment team member William Saunders and Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig discuss concerns within the AI community about safety issues at OpenAI. They touch on the 'Right to Warn' policy, parallels between AI development and historical projects, and the need for prioritizing safety over rapid product development.