OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap announces departure from the company
steph_palazzolo · x · 2026-08-12
Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's Chief Operating Officer, has informed staff that he will be departing. This confirms an earlier prediction made by a tech commentator regarding his exit in 2025.
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