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OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Resigns Due to Chronic Illness, Transitions to Advisor Role
Fidji Simo, former Chief Product and Business Officer at OpenAI, is stepping down due to a worsening chronic illness, POTS. After a medical leave, she will transition to a part-time advisor role. Simo, who previously led Instacart’s IPO and held senior roles at Meta, cited health challenges and a desire to “play the long game” as reasons for her departure from the demanding role.