At least that's what he says. Maybe he got an unspecified offer to be the high priest of a to-be influential 'AI safety' organization. In my opinion, just like with the Patriot Act we are seeing a new world order trying to come into being. Come a decade, the few who bother and can learn about what transpires in the near future, will be shaking their heads at present humanity, asking how could we be so stupid and naive.