Hi all, I have something important to share with you. After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to leave OpenAI. My six-and-a-half years with the team have been an incredible privilege, and I want to thank Sam and Greg for their trust and support as I led the technical organization. Although leaving a place I cherish is never easy, I feel that now is the right time. Our recent releases of speech-to-speech and OpenAI o1 mark the beginning of a new era in interaction and intelligence, thanks to your ingenuity and hard work. We have not only built smarter models but fundamentally changed how Al systems learn and reason through complex problems. Our research has brought theoretical safety practices into practical applications, creating models that are more robust and adaptable than ever before. This success is a testament to our exceptional teamwork and your dedication to innovation. I am stepping away to focus on my own exploration, but I will ensure a smooth transition to maintain our momentum. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a remarkable team and push the boundaries of scientific understanding. Although I won’t be in the trenches with you, I will always be rooting for your success. Thank you for the friendships, triumphs, and challenges we have overcome together. With deep gratitude, Mira.
