Link: The power shift inside OpenAI

Fidji Simo has joined OpenAI as the head of its Applications division, aiming to bring structure to the startup. Her past experiences at Facebook and Instacart are seen as invaluable for this role.

CEO Sam Altman is shifting his focus away from daily operations, directing his energy towards financing and experimental projects. This change underscores a broader realignment within OpenAI.

Simo is set to manage OpenAI's main consumer technologies, though her team, which includes seasoned executives, presents management challenges.

Even though Altman remains deeply involved in certain segments like research and consumer hardware, he is delegating significant responsibilities to other leaders.

Simo, as CEO of Applications, will first focus on monetizing ChatGPT, potentially through affiliate shopping links. Yet, she has not publicly detailed her vision for ChatGPT's future.

Meanwhile, other tech executives are making notable moves, indicating a broad interest and realignment in AI and cloud technologies across the industry.

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