Sam Altman’s right-hand woman at OpenAI steps down due to chronic illness ahead of IPO

Sam Altman’s right-hand woman at OpenAI Fidji Simo is stepping down from her full-time role after an extended medical leave – leaving the artificial intelligence giant just as its gearing up for a pivotal public listing.

The No.

2 executive relayed her decision in a note to staff Thursday, saying that her medical issue –...