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Another OpenAI executive takes off
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Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's special projects lead and former COO, has announced his departure after an eight-year tenure. The move marks another high-profile exit for the AI laboratory as Lightcap transitions to an undisclosed new venture.
- 01Brad Lightcap is leaving his role as special projects lead after eight years at OpenAI
- 02The former COO intends to start a new venture following his departure from the company
- 03Lightcap announced his transition through an internal memo and a post on X
- 04This exit adds to a series of leadership changes within the artificial intelligence laboratory
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Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's special projects lead and the company's former COO, announced his departure after an eight-year stint at the AI lab. In an internal memo he later posted to X, Lightcap told colleagues he'd be starting "something new." "Over the last few months, I've been focused on the next horizon and what would stand […]