A Top OpenAI Executive, Fidji Simo, Steps Down

Ms. Simo, who was Sam Altman’s second in command before taking a medical leave in April, will become a part-time adviser to the company.

By Cade Metz

OpenAI exec Fidji Simo says she will step down and transition to part-time advisor

Simo stepped away from OpenAI in April for a medical leave.

Top OpenAI executive Fidji Simo is stepping down

Fidji Simo, OpenAI's CEO of applications. Bloomberg/Getty Images Fidji Simo is stepping down from her executive role at OpenAI after her medical leave. The former Instacart CEO will transition to a part-time advisor role. Simo's chronic illness pushed her to take medical leave three months ago. Fidji Simo, one of OpenAI's top executives, is stepping down. Simo, the company's CEO of applications, wrote on X on Thursday that she has decided to leave her full-time role and transition to becomi...

Back from medical leave after three months, OpenAI's CEO of Applications steps down

Fidji Simo is transitioning from her full-time role at OpenAI to an advisory position. This decision follows a medical leave taken for a chronic illness exacerbation. She realized her recovery requires more time and focus than initially anticipated. Simo's experience has strengthened her belief in AI's potential to solve healthcare problems. She will continue contributing to OpenAI's mission while prioritizing her health.

By TOI TECH DESK

Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s No. 2 Executive, to Step Down to Focus on Recovery From Chronic Illness

Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of Applications and the company’s No. 2 executive, will step down from her full-time role following a three-month medical leave, she said in a note on X on Thursday. “Three months ago, I had to go on medical leave after a severe exacerbation of a chronic illness I’ve lived with for […]

By Corbin Bolies

OpenAI's Number 2 Executive Fidji Simo Steps Down To Focus On health

Top Silicon Valley executive Fidji Simo announced Wednesday she is leaving her full-time role at OpenAI to go part-time as an advisor and focus on recovery from a chronic illness.

OpenAI's applications chief Fidji Simo to step down