OpenAI Expands COO Brad Lightcap's Role to Oversee Business Operations

OpenAI Expands COO Brad Lightcap's Role to Oversee Business Operations

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OpenAI has expanded COO Brad Lightcap's responsibilities to include overseeing business and day-to-day operations, as CEO Sam Altman focuses on research and product initiatives.

Brad Lightcap, Chief Operating Officer at OpenAI, will now oversee the company's business and day-to-day operations, according to a recent announcement. This change comes as CEO Sam Altman shifts his focus towards research and product development.

Lightcap, who joined OpenAI in 2018, will lead global deployment efforts, focusing on business strategy, partnerships, and infrastructure. This expanded role is part of OpenAI's strategy to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing AI industry.

In addition to Lightcap's new responsibilities, OpenAI has appointed Mark Chen as Chief Research Officer and Julia Villagra as Chief People Officer. These changes are part of OpenAI's broader efforts to streamline operations and enhance its research capabilities.

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