# AI Safety Expert Zico Kolter Joins OpenAI's Board of Directors

OpenAI announced today that Zico Kolter has been appointed to its Board of Directors, bringing specialized expertise in AI safety and alignment to the company's leadership.

Kolter, a prominent researcher in the field of AI safety, will also serve on OpenAI's Safety & Security Committee. The appointment comes as part of OpenAI's efforts to strengthen its governance structure with technical expertise focused on ensuring artificial intelligence systems remain safe and aligned with human values.

The move signals OpenAI's continued emphasis on responsible AI development as the company advances its powerful language models and other AI technologies. AI safety and alignment—ensuring that AI systems behave as intended and don't produce harmful outcomes—have become increasingly critical concerns as these systems grow more capable.

Kolter is well-known in the AI research community for his work on machine learning security and robustness.