OpenAI Safety Chief Johannes Heidecke Departs Amid Team Restructuring

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OpenAI's head of safety, Johannes Heidecke, is leaving the company. His exit comes at a time when OpenAI is working to more closely integrate its research and safety divisions. The departure raises questions about the company's internal approach to AI safety oversight. OpenAI has been under increasing scrutiny over how it balances rapid product development with safety considerations.

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