OpenAI has begun training a new flagship AI model that would succeed the GPT-4 technology that powers ChatGPT. In a recent blog post, the San Francisco startup revealed that it expects the new model to bring “the next level of capabilities” as it strives to build “artificial general intelligence,” or AGI.

Reports state that the new model would be an engine for AI products, digital assistants, search engines, and image generators. OpenAI is also laying the foundation for a new Safety and Security Committee to assess how to handle the risks caused by the new model and future technologies.

The Safety and Security Committee will work to hone policies and processes for safeguarding the technology while OpenAI trains the new model. The committee includes OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as well as board members Bret Taylor, Adam D’Angelo, and Nicole Seligman.

In a statement, the company said, “While we are proud to build and release models that are industry-leading on both capabilities and safety, we welcome a robust debate at this important moment.” Further, the new policies will supposedly come into being by late summer or fall.