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OpenAI Executive Fidji Simo to Step Down Following Medical Leave

OpenAI Executive Fidji Simo to Step Down Following Medical Leave
Bloomberg Technology Thursday 09 July 2026, 23:08 UTC By Shirin Ghaffary 1 min read
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