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OpenAI Safety Head Departs Amidst Reorganization
11 Jul
Summary
- Johannes Heidecke, head of OpenAI's safety team, is leaving.
- The departure follows a significant reorganization at the company.
- Safety teams will now report to Mia Glaese, VP of research.

Johannes Heidecke, who led OpenAI's safety initiatives, has departed from the artificial intelligence firm. His exit occurs in the wake of a significant internal reorganization. According to reports, the company is restructuring its leadership and operational teams. As part of this reorganization, OpenAI's safety teams will now fall under the direction of Mia Glaese. Glaese serves as the vice president of research and also heads the alignment division within OpenAI. This adjustment indicates a consolidation of safety and alignment responsibilities under a single leadership umbrella.