Larry Summers Resigns From OpenAI Board Amid Epstein Email Controversy
In an unprecedented turn of events within the artificial intelligence ecosystem, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has resigned from the board of the OpenAI Foundation. The move marks the latest development in a cascading series of repercussions following the release of emails that revealed Summers sought advice on personal matters from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Summers’ resignation highlights the complex interplay between technological leadership, public accountability, and the reputational risk that high-profile figures in AI and tech face when personal conduct becomes intertwined with professional roles. OpenAI, a nonprofit organization valued at an estimated $750 billion, has emerged … Read more