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OpenAI Veteran Joshua Achiam Leaves the Company

Joshua Achiam, former head of OpenAI's safety team, is departing the company on July 24, 2026.

Compiled by Sergey KostenchukPublished 2026-07-09Updated 2026-07-09

2026-07-09 Business OpenAI

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💼 OpenAI Veteran Joshua Achiam Leaves the Company

Joshua Achiam, former head of the safety team and chief futurist at OpenAI, is leaving the company on July 24, 2026.

🌍 The departure of safety specialists highlights OpenAI's transformation and a potential shift in focus from pure safety research toward commercialization.

👤 This is a significant indicator of personnel changes at the epicenter of the AI revolution. Future projects from former OpenAI employees are worth watching.

Source 1: https://x.com/jachiam0/status/2074605703281693175

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