Larry Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and former President of Harvard University, has announced his resignation from the OpenAI board of directors. The move comes in the wake of a controversy surrounding the release of emails involving Jeffrey Epstein.
Larry Summers Resigns from OpenAI Board Amid Senate Investigation
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Summers stated that he will also take a leave of absence from his teaching position at Harvard University for the remainder of the current semester, as the university is conducting an investigation.
The OpenAI board stated that it respects Summers' decision to resign and issued a statement expressing gratitude for his contributions and perspective.
Summers joined the OpenAI board in 2023 during a period of turmoil for the company, coinciding with the controversy surrounding the temporary removal of CEO Sam Altman.
The release of the documents involving Epstein was triggered by an issuance from a special Senate committee, which included over 20,000 documents.
Summers stated that he feels deep shame regarding his actions and said he takes full responsibility for his decision to maintain contact with Epstein.
The Senate has passed a bill requiring the disclosure of Epstein-related materials, paving the way for President Trump to sign it into law.
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