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Larry Summers Resigns From OpenAI Board After Epstein Email Disclosures

The disclosures triggered new institutional scrutiny, with Harvard reviewing those named alongside congressional efforts to broaden public access to Epstein records.

Overview

  • OpenAI said Summers decided to leave the board and thanked him for his contributions during his tenure since November 2023.
  • Summers said he is stepping back from public commitments and expressed deep regret, calling his association with Jeffrey Epstein a serious error in judgment.
  • The House Oversight Committee released documents that include years of correspondence between Summers and Epstein, including personal advice sought by Summers.
  • Harvard spokesperson Jason Newton said the university is reviewing information related to individuals named in the newly disclosed Epstein documents.
  • Members of Congress are pushing measures to declassify and release additional Epstein-related files, while reports note that inclusion in emails is not evidence of illegal conduct.