OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company

WiredPublished Jul 7, 2026

Joshua Achiam, OpenAI's chief futurist and former leader of its mission alignment team, is leaving the company after nearly nine years. His role bridged AI safety and policy, focusing on the societal impacts of AI. OpenAI has not announced a replacement yet.

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OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company

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