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July 9, 2026 · TechCrunch

Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI's No. 2 role

Fidji Simo is stepping down from her senior leadership role at OpenAI, where she led applications and AGI deployment. Reports attribute the departure to illness.

Why it matters: Turnover in OpenAI's top ranks draws scrutiny at the sector's most-watched company.

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