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OpenAI is bringing on some big guns in the lead-up to its IPO

OpenAI is making key hires as it prepares for its IPO. The company has brought on Transformer co-inventor Noam Shazeer and former Trump AI policy official Dean Ball. These strategic additions signal a push towards advancing its technology and navigating the complex regulatory landscape.

TechCrunch AI·Jun 18, 2026

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