Greg Brockman quietly consolidates power at OpenAI amid executive departures

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OpenAI co-founder and president Greg Brockman has steadily accumulated influence within the company during a turbulent period marked by high-profile departures of key executives. The AI firm faced a legal battle with Elon Musk, a trade secrets lawsuit linked to Apple, and scrutiny over an unreleased model's alleged hacking of a rival company. Brockman, described as an engineering-focused leader since OpenAI's founding, has remained a consistent presence through these challenges. As OpenAI moves toward a potential IPO, his growing role positions him as a central figure in shaping the company's future direction.

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