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### Key Leadership Shifts at OpenAI
– Two executives have departed from OpenAI, alongside an extended leave of absence taken by president Greg Brockman, according to a report from The Information.
– John Schulman has transitioned to AI competitor Anthropic.
– These exits are part of a larger trend of significant turnover within the upper echelons of the organization behind ChatGPT.
### Recent Exits and Changes
According to sources familiar with developments at OpenAI, three high-ranking leaders have recently parted ways with the company. Greg Brockman, who serves as president, is currently on an extended sabbatical, while Peter Deng, vice president focusing on consumer products, has officially resigned. In addition to this leadership shift, co-founder John Schulman has opted to join rival firm Anthropic.
“I’ve decided it’s time for me to move on from OpenAI,” Schulman expressed in a statement shared via X. “My aim is now concentrated on AI alignment and diving back into hands-on technical activities. I will be pursuing these ambitions at Anthropic.”
### Context of Departures
These high-profile departures come amid a broader context of instability within OpenAI’s executive team. Such transitions raise questions about the future direction and structural integrity of one of the leading organizations in artificial intelligence innovation.
### Company Responses Yet To Be Announced
As for responses from those involved—OpenAI representatives including Brockman and Deng have not yet addressed inquiries related to these changes outside typical business hours.
*This story is ongoing; further updates will be provided as they become available.*
