OpenAI is offering up to ₹3.7 crore for a researcher to tackle the potential risks of self-improving AI systems, addressing challenges that may not yet exist.
The role falls under the company's Preparedness safety team
May 24, 2026
01:31 pm
What's the storyOpenAI is looking for a researcher to tackle one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence (AI): what happens when an AI system can improve itself.
The role, which falls under company's Preparedness safety team, offers a salary range of $295,000 to $445,000 (around ₹2.5 crore to ₹3.7 crore), according to Business Insider.
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