Business · 26 August 2026

OpenAI's data centre chief leaves as four executives exit

Chris Malone, OpenAI's head of data centres, left the company last week, becoming the fourth senior executive to depart. These high-level departures come as the AI giant prepares for a 2027 IPO. OpenAI is also increasing its spending on computing power ahead of the public offering.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 August 2026 at 3:32

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