OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company

Jul 11, 2026

Johannes Heidecke, OpenAI's head of safety, is leaving the company. His departure comes as OpenAI seeks to further integrate its research and safety teams.

Why it matters: The exit of a top safety executive comes at a time when OpenAI is restructuring its teams, raising questions about its approach to safety.

Full story at: WIRED / AI ↗