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Policy·Jul 11·all news from July 11, 2026

OpenAI Safety Head Heidecke to Leave Firm After Reshuffle: Wired

OpenAI head of safety Johannes Heidecke is departing the company following an internal reorganization. This exit coincides with a broader structural shift at the firm aimed at more closely integrating its research and safety departments. The change reflects ongoing efforts by OpenAI to manage the competing demands of rapid technological advancement and internal safety oversight.

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