Policy · 1h ago
OpenAI Safety Head Departs Amid Team Restructuring
Johannes Heidecke, OpenAI's head of safety, is leaving the company. His departure coincides with OpenAI's efforts to merge its research and safety teams. The move raises questions about the company's commitment to safety as it scales.
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This exit underscores ongoing tensions between safety culture and product velocity at OpenAI.
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