Joshua Achiam, who served as OpenAI’s Chief Futurist, is leaving the company after nearly nine years, according to WIRED. Achiam spent his tenure at OpenAI focused on AI safety research.
According to WIRED, Achiam made a notable public appearance during the Musk v. Altman trial, though the article does not provide additional details about his testimony or role in those proceedings. His departure marks the exit of a long-tenured executive from the AI company during a period of significant growth and public attention for OpenAI.
The announcement comes as OpenAI continues to navigate leadership transitions and organizational changes. No information was provided in the source material about Achiam’s reasons for leaving or his future plans.