OpenAI has seen significant turnover in its top leadership, with co-founder John Schulman leaving to join rival Anthropic, and another co-founder, Greg Brockman, taking a year-long leave of absence. Earlier this year, other key figures including safety team leaders and a prominent product manager also departed. These exits, although not directly related, raise concerns about the stability and direction of the company, potentially fueling fears that profit motives are overshadowing AI safety. OpenAI has attempted to reassure stakeholders by reaffirming commitments to AI safety, but internal and external pressures remain high.
