OpenAI loses four executives in a month, safety team nearly gutted

OpenAI has seen a wave of executive departures, including former COO Brad Lightcap, safety systems head Johannes Heidecke, chief futurist Joshua Achiam, and ethics lead Chloé Bakalar. The exits come just before a potential IPO, raising concerns about the company's stability and commitment to safety. Analysts suggest the departures reflect internal tensions between safety and commercialization.