Researcher · Executive

Dylan Scandinaro

MetaHead of Preparedness

Scandinaro previously led OpenAI’s Preparedness team, which evaluated and reduced risks from increasingly capable models. Its remit covered biological and chemical threats, cyber capabilities,^[1] automated safety testing, and risks of advanced systems evading human control.

Career & education

Current role

MetaSep 2026-present

Head of Preparedness

Previously

OpenAIFeb 2026-Sep 2026

Head of Preparedness

AnthropicMay 2025-Feb 2026

Member of Technical Staff

Google DeepMind2022-2025

Product Manager

Education

Dartmouth College

Work and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.

Updates 1

MoveDylan Scandinaro moves from OpenAI to Meta as Head of Preparedness

Scandinaro’s LinkedIn lists a September 2026 start at Meta. The entry date reflects reporting on 3 September, not a confirmed first day.

September 3, 2026

References

OpenAI Preparedness Frameworkopenai.com
OpenAI describes how it evaluates model capabilities that could create serious risks.

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