OpenAI’s top safety chief leaves company as AI giant prepares for blockbuster IPO
The post OpenAI’s top safety chief leaves company as AI giant prepares for blockbuster IPO appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. OpenAI has lost its top safety systems executive as the company heads toward a possible blockbuster IPO. Johannes Heidecke, who led that work, told employees this week that he is leaving. His exit follows an internal overhaul that brings safety staff closer to the researchers building the company’s newest models. The departure comes during a busy period for OpenAI. The company has released GPT-5.6, changed senior roles, and entered a legal fight with Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). It is also pushing into consumer hardware. OpenAI entrusts Mia Glaese with overseeing research and safety According to WIRED, Chief Research Officer Mark Chen told staff that Mia Glaese will now lead research and safety. She had served as vice president of research and head of alignment. Her new title is vice president of research and safety, and all safety teams will answer to her. Saachi Ja