OpenAI Faces Leadership Exodus and Legal Scrutiny Over AI Practices

The departure of key safety experts and copyright allegations highlight growing concerns about OpenAI's direction and governance.

Miles Brundage, OpenAI's senior advisor for AGI Readiness, announced his resignation to focus on independent AI policy research.
OpenAI's disbandment of its AGI Readiness team follows a series of high-profile departures from the company, raising questions about its commitment to AI safety.
Former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji has accused the company of copyright infringement in training its AI models, potentially impacting the future economics of generative AI.
OpenAI's shift from a research-focused organization to a for-profit entity has sparked internal and external concerns over its safety and ethical practices.
The company recently closed a significant funding round, valuing it at $157 billion, amid ongoing debates about its handling of AI's societal impacts.