John Schulman, co-founder of OpenAI and a key figure in the development of ChatGPT, has left the company to join rival artificial intelligence company Anthropic. At Anthropic, Schulman will join a research team focused on AI alignment, which aims to ensure that AI systems align with human values. His departure is another case of a high-level executive leaving OpenAI in recent months. According to Schulman, his departure was not due to a lack of support for alignment research at OpenAI. He acknowledged the company's active involvement in this field. In his farewell letter to colleagues, he mentioned that he decided to leave OpenAI in order to delve deeper into AI alignment and embark on a new chapter in his career, where he can personally engage in technical work and collaborate with like-minded individuals. "I shared the following information with my colleagues at OpenAI today: 'I have made a difficult decision to leave OpenAI. This choice stems from my desire to deepen my research in AI alignment and my aspiration to embark on a new chapter in my career, where I can be more hands-on with technical work...'" - John Schulman (@johnschulman2), August 6, 2024. OpenAI is currently experiencing leadership changes and increased scrutiny from the industry. In November of last year, CEO Sam Altman was briefly dismissed but returned to his position five days later due to strong employee demand. Most of the directors involved in Altman's dismissal have since been replaced. At the same time, legislators and industry leaders are closely examining OpenAI due to its rapid research development. Critics warn that this could lead to unforeseen dangers in the future. However, from a financial perspective, the AI field presents a different picture. According to GlobalData's transaction database, the global AI transaction value reached $331 billion this year, compared to $211 billion last year. The second quarter of 2023 witnessed the peak of quarterly investments in this field, reaching $119 billion. However, the third quarter saw a significant decline to $68 billion. Schulman's decision is part of a larger trend where scientists are placing greater emphasis on ethics and alignment in AI development. As the complexity and risks associated with the widespread application of these systems increase, this shift has taken place. Despite these fluctuations, global data predicts that the overall size of the market will reach $908.7 billion by 2030. This indicates that despite the challenges, there is still strong interest in innovative investments, as companies like OpenAI continue to improve their products to ensure that ethics remain at the core for all stakeholders.