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OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company

Johannes Heidecke’s departure comes as OpenAI tries to further integrate its research and safety teams.

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OpenAI’s head of safety systems, Johannes Heidecke, announced his departure from the company. His exit follows a reorganization that merged OpenAI’s safety and research teams. In a memo to staff, chief research officer Mark Chen said the safety teams will now report to the company’s VP of research and head of alignment, Mia Glaese, who will also take on an expanded role as VP of research and safety. Saachi Jain, who previously led safety teams at OpenAI, will serve as the interim head of safety systems, reporting to Glaese.

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