OpenAI loses a top data center exec as stream of high-profile departures continues

In a statement to TechCrunch about Malone's departure, OpenAI said it had "recently reorganized" its "infrastructure organization to support the scale and pace of our work."

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  1. OpenAI Co-founder Ilya Sutskever's Exit: Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI's co-founder and chief scientist, departed in May 2024 to found Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI), citing a new vision and following a period of internal disagreements over AI development and alignment protocols, including his role in Sam Altman's temporary ouster.
  2. Jan Leike's Departure from OpenAI Alignment: Jan Leike, co-leader of OpenAI's Superalignment team, resigned in May 2024, stating that safety culture and processes had taken a backseat to 'shiny products' and that he gradually lost trust in OpenAI's leadership, subsequently joining rival AI company Anthropic.
  3. Other Notable AI Talent Shifts to New Ventures: Beyond OpenAI, other significant departures include CTO Mira Murati, chief research officer Bob McGrew, and VP of research Barret Zoph in 2024, with some researchers moving to companies like Meta's Superintelligence Lab or starting their own AI science startups.

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