Lennart Joins OpenAI Foundation to Lead 'AI Resources' Division
chrisrohlf · x · 2026-08-19
Lennart announced joining the OpenAI Foundation to lead the newly formed 'AI Resources' division. He stated that as AI capabilities surge, society's ability to respond must scale accordingly. The initiative aims to leverage AI advances to address new challenges, supporting the development of systems that can outperform humans at economically valuable work.
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