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OpenAI’s CEO of AGI Deployment, Fidji Simo, Is Stepping Down

Via Wired AI
Thursday, Jul 9, 2026 · 11:13PM
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The move comes after Simo took significant medical leave. She will stay on as a part-time adviser.

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