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FT: OpenAI Disbanded 'Preparedness' Team in July Amid Exec Reshuffles Ahead of IPO

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Summary

The Financial Times reported on August 14 that OpenAI quietly disbanded its 'preparedness' team in July amid a wave of exec reshuffles ahead of its IPO. Staff cited frustration with repeated departures and reorganizations, following the recent exit of COO Brad Lightcap and ethics chief Chloé Bakalar.