Shocking No One, Fidji Simo, Would-Be Usurper, Is Out at OpenAI

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By John GruberJul 9, 2026, 8:35 pm220 ptsTrending
Berber Jin and Anissa Gardizy, reporting for The Wall Street Journal (gift link): Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s No. 2 executive, plans to step down from her full-time role after an extended medical leave. She communicated her decision in a note to staff Thursday, saying that her medical condition had worsened and her…

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