4 outlets·4 reports
Brad Lightcap is leaving OpenAI after eight years to start something new

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Brad Lightcap, who most recently headed OpenAI’s special projects division and previously served as the company’s chief operating officer, is departing the organization. He announced that he is leaving after eight years at OpenAI to “start something new,” signaling the end of his tenure with the firm.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Brad Lightcap, who most recently led OpenAI's special projects division and formerly was its COO, says he is leaving the company "to start something new" (Stephanie Palazzolo/The Information)
- TechCrunch·Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s longtime COO, is leaving to ‘start something new’
- The Verge·Another OpenAI executive takes off
- The Next Web·Brad Lightcap is leaving OpenAI after eight years to start something new
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