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OpenAI reshuffles leadership as Fidji Simo takes medical leave
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OpenAI's head of AGI deployment, Fidji Simo, is taking "several weeks" of medical leave, according to an internal memo that Axios has reviewed and that was originally reported by The Information.
Key facts
- Simo was most recently CEO of Instacart and head of the Facebook app from 2019 to 2021
- OpenAI's head of AGI deployment, Fidji Simo, is taking "several weeks" of medical leave, according to an internal memo that Axios has reviewed and that was originally reported by The Information
- Simo's leave sets off a broader leadership reshuffling across OpenAI, with responsibilities spreading across top executives
- Follow the money: Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap is moving into a new role focused on special projects, including a potential joint venture with private equity firms, the memo says
Summary
Simo's leave sets off a broader leadership reshuffling across OpenAI, with responsibilities spreading across top executives. What they're saying: Simo said she is stepping back to address a relapse of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a chronic condition she has been public about. "For my entire time here, I've postponed medical tests and new therapies to stay completely focused on the job and not miss a single day of work. "It's now clear that the reporter has pushed a little too far and the reporter needs to try new interventions to stabilize their health," Simo said in a note to employees viewed by Axios.