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OpenAI No. 2 executive Fidji Simo steps down from AGI chief role due to medical leave

According to TechCrunch and The Verge, Fidji Simo, who was promoted to AGI chief in April 2026, is departing her full-time role after a neuroimmune condition extended her medical leave longer than initially expected. She is transitioning to a part-time advisor role at OpenAI.

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