OpenAI Disbands Preparedness Team, Redistributes Risk Oversight Ahead of IPO

OpenAI has dissolved its dedicated preparedness team, a unit that evaluated whether its models posed serious risks and devised mitigation strategies. According to the Financial Times, the company has reallocated those responsibilities to specialized areas—such as biology and cybersecurity—within existing teams. This restructuring follows a broader pattern of organizational changes as OpenAI prepares for a highly anticipated initial public offering. The move reflects a shift in how the organization will monitor and address potential AI hazards as it scales its operations and seeks public market entry.