OpenAI VP joins Anthropic, says people he “trusts most and respects” moved there

A key OpenAI executive is jumping ship to rival Anthropic, signaling deepening fractures within the artificial intelligence industry's most valuable startup as talented researchers increasingly question where the real innovation—and the real mission—actually lives. The departure suggests that even inside OpenAI's leadership ranks, there are lingering doubts about the company's direction, particularly among those who believe Anthropic's smaller, more focused approach to AI safety offers a clearer path forward. For a company that has defined the generative AI era, losing veterans to a competitor founded by defectors is a stark reminder that dominance in tech is never guaranteed, no matter how many viral products you control.

Storyboard18·Mar 10