OpenAI posted a high‑profile opening for a “head of preparedness” to manage risks from its technology, offering $555,000 plus equity — a signal that the company is institutionalizing safety and operational risk roles. CEO Sam Altman framed the role as tackling cybersecurity, biological‑capability releases and the security of self‑improving systems. At the same time, Geoffrey Hinton — a leading AI researcher — publicly warned that AI will continue to improve rapidly and could replace “many, many jobs.” His forecast elevates pressure on universities to adapt curricula, scale safety research and prepare students for disrupted labor markets and new regulatory scrutiny of AI research.