Report: Greg Brockman quietly amasses power at OpenAI
haydenfield · x · 2026-08-22
A report by The Verge highlights that OpenAI president and cofounder Greg Brockman has significantly expanded his authority and is effectively running day-to-day operations, despite Sam Altman remaining CEO. This power shift has been accelerated by a series of high-level executive departures this year. The article details OpenAI's tumultuous year, including legal battles with Elon Musk, trade secret lawsuits from Apple, and security scandals. Brockman, known as the "engineering workhorse," is now the central figure in the company's governance.
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