OpenAI announced on September 9, 2026 that Paul Christiano has been appointed to the OpenAI Foundation Board. As part of this role, Christiano will join the board’s Safety and Security Committee. He will also serve as a non-voting observer on the board of OpenAI Group PBC.
Role on the Safety and Security Committee
On the Safety and Security Committee, Christiano will work alongside the committee’s chair, Zico Kolter. The committee is responsible for governance over safety and security practices across all of OpenAI, including OpenAI Group PBC.
