Brockman takes oversight of OpenAI product and scaling teams

Published Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 2:06 AM EDT

OpenAI President Greg Brockman has expanded his responsibilities to oversee the company's product and scaling teams, according to The Verge, following a wave of executive departures. The report characterizes the change as giving Brockman control over those functions. OpenAI's confirmation and the details of the departed executives are not included in the supplied summary.

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