Joshua Achiam
OpenAI researcher who became Head of Mission Alignment in 2024 and Chief Futurist in 2026, and was reported in July 2026 to be leaving the company.
Description from Selekoa’s record. Sources: Introducing Our Chief Futurist (The Prompt: Insights from OpenAI Global Affairs) · OpenAI’s chief research officer has left following CTO Mira Murati’s exit · OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company
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