OpenAI is increasing internal security measures to protect its intellectual property from potential theft by Chinese AI competitors.
The company has implemented stricter controls over sensitive information, enhanced staff vetting, physical safeguards, and enhanced cybersecurity practices.
The security measures include compartmentalizing internal projects, implementing biometric authentication, adopting an air-gapped infrastructure, and hiring cybersecurity experts.
While these measures aim to safeguard IP, they have also introduced challenges like hindering cross-team collaboration and slowing development workflows.