Decoder · August 27, 2026 · 40m

OpenAI's executive exodus has one big winner

Nilay Patel interviews Hayden Field, The Verge's senior AI reporter, about a wave of executive departures at OpenAI. The conversation traces how these exits have consolidated power under OpenAI president and cofounder Greg Brockman, while CEO Sam Altman remains the public face. Field explains how Brockman has stepped into direct control of product teams and why this organizational shift may signal what OpenAI prioritizes next.

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Greg Brockman consolidates power through OpenAI's executive exodus

A wave of senior leader departures at OpenAI has concentrated decision-making power under president and cofounder Greg Brockman, even as CEO Sam Altman stays the public face.

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OpenAI's Q2 sales show tepid growth versus Anthropic

OpenAI's second-quarter sales showed slow growth compared to rival Anthropic, whose revenue run rate reportedly surpassed $65 billion before a planned IPO.

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