Lilian Weng
Leaves OpenAI · Nov 8, 2024 · News
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Why, in the source's words
Another one of OpenAI’s lead safety researchers, Lilian Weng, announced on Friday she is departing the startup. Weng served as VP of research and safety since August
Lilian Weng's moves
| Date | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | PoachedOther | Other | |
| Nov 8, 2024 | OpenAIVP of Research and SafetyNext role not stated | AI lead |
Also at these companies
| Date | Person | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Sandhya DevanathanPoached MetaOpenAIOther | Other | ||
| Aug 27, 2026 | Barret ZophAppointedOpenAI GoogleAI lead | AI lead | ||
| Aug 25, 2026 | Chris MaloneDepartedOpenAINext role not statedData lead | OpenAIHead of data centersNext role not stated | Data lead | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Dali RajicAppointed WizOpenAIOther | Other | ||
| Aug 13, 2026 | Denise DresserDepartedOpenAINext role not statedOther | OpenAIChief Revenue OfficerNext role not stated | Other | |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Brad LightcapDepartedOpenAINext role not statedOther | OpenAILead, special projectsNext role not stated | Other |
About this move
- Type
- Departed
- Role
- AI lead
- Announced
- Nov 8, 2024
- Effective
- Not stated
- Source
- TechCrunch
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- Found by the daily agent, approved by hand
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