Dan Selsam

Research Scientist

Organization
OpenAI

Position
Research Scientist

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Intelligence Briefing

Dan Selsam is a research scientist at OpenAI, specializing in mathematical reasoning and the development of o-series.

Dan Selsam holds a PhD from Stanford University and has a strong background in mathematics and reasoning. His work focuses on advancing AI capabilities through rigorous mathematical frameworks.

Expertise

MathReasoningo-series

Education

BS, — Stanford University

PhD, — Stanford University

Operational History

2020

Joined OpenAI

Transitioned to OpenAI as a research scientist.

career

2015

Graduated with PhD

Completed PhD at Stanford University.

career

2015

Joined Microsoft

Began working at Microsoft in a research role.

career

AGI Position Assessment

Risk Level

LOW

MODERATE

HIGH

CRITICAL

Predicted AGI Timeline

Unknown

Primarily capability-focused public profile; safety posture here is inferred from frontier-model development and launch-readiness work rather than standalone public advocacy.

Safety Approach

Primarily capability-focused public profile; safety posture here is inferred from frontier-model development and launch-readiness work rather than standalone public advocacy.