WorkThe story, in brief
OpenAI's big launch — and bigger departure
Fidji Simo out. GPT-5.6 in. OpenAI's leadership vacuum comes at the worst possible time.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
OpenAI's departure of a key executive creates organizational instability at a critical moment of model release, raising questions about leadership continuity and strategic direction amid intensifying competition.
The key facts
5 to knowFidji Simo departure from OpenAI
GPT-5.6 release and critical reception
OpenAI organizational restructuring signals
Meta competitive response mentioned
AI 2027/2040 timeline authors referenced
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Publisher excerpt: GPT-5.6 impresses the critics, but Fidji Simo's exit leaves OpenAI's focus — and its org chart — in flux. PLUS: Meta plays catch-up, and the "AI 2027" authors present "AI 2040."