Checked fact 216822 Oct 2026Safety and security
In May 2025 he wrote that he remains CEO and will directly oversee research, compute and applications, as Fidji Simo became CEO of Applications.
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OpenAI May 7, 2025 [...] I remain the CEO of OpenAI and will continue to directly oversee success across all pillars of OpenAI – Research, Compute, and Applications
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OpenAI Expands Leadership with Fidji Simo
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