David Robinson, who previously authored safety reports for major model releases at OpenAI, has resigned from the company and is now publicly criticizing the broader AI industry. In an editorial published in The Atlantic, Robinson argues that the current culture in the sector is fundamentally broken. He contends that the issues facing AI development are deeper than what can be addressed by simply adding new rules or regulations to how models are trained. Robinson’s departure and subsequent commentary follow a period of increased scrutiny regarding AI safety practices. The former employee’s account highlights internal concerns about the pace and governance of model development. While the industry faces external pressure to implement stricter controls, Robinson asserts that superficial regulatory changes are insufficient to address the underlying cultural problems.