David Robinson, OpenAI’s safety transparency lead, resigned between late September and early October 2026, according to a post on X. His departure followed the reported termination of three safety researchers accused of mishandling sensitive information and sharing it with an external AI safety organization. This wave of departures comes amid a major restructuring: in July 2026, OpenAI folded its safety teams into its research division, now headed by Mia Glaese. At least six senior figures focused on safety have left the company in roughly two years, while more than a dozen senior executives departed OpenAI in 2026. These departures come as OpenAI prepares for a potential public listing, raising questions about public trust in the lab’s transparency and risk management mechanisms.
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