Ex-OpenAI Safety VP Lilian Weng Returns to OpenAI After Health-Related Departure
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-07-30
Lilian Weng previously left Thinking Machines, a startup founded by Mira Murati, citing health reasons.
Recent updates confirm that she has now rejoined OpenAI. Having formerly served as the VP of AI Safety Research at OpenAI, her return marks a significant personnel boost to the company's safety team.
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