Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after Epstein emails made public
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from the board of directors of OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research lab, following the public disclosure of emails showing his extensive contact with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The resignation came after The New York Times reported on the contents of the emails, which revealed Summers’ meetings and correspondence with Epstein over the years.
The correspondence between Summers and Epstein dates back to the early 2000s and includes discussions on various topics, such as philanthropy and scientific research. While Summers acknowledged the communications, he emphasized that he never received any financial compensation from Epstein and that he was unaware of the serious allegations against Epstein at the time of their interactions.
In a statement, Summers expressed regret for his past association with Epstein and stated that he did not want the controversy surrounding their relationship to distract from the important work being done at OpenAI. OpenAI also released a statement accepting his resignation and reaffirming its commitment to transparency and ethical practices.
The revelation of the emails and subsequent resignation of Larry Summers have sparked discussions about the associations of prominent figures with individuals involved in criminal activities, as well as the importance of thorough vetting processes for board members of organizations.
**Sources Analysis**:
The New York Times – The publication is a well-established newspaper with a generally high credibility rating. However, it may have certain biases in its reporting, so information should be cross-verified.
OpenAI Statement – OpenAI is directly involved in the situation but has an interest in maintaining its reputation and credibility. The organization’s statement should be considered in this context.
**Fact Check**:
Larry Summers resigned from the OpenAI board – Verified fact. This information has been confirmed by both Larry Summers and OpenAI.
Emails between Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein were made public – Verified fact. The existence of these emails has been confirmed by multiple sources like The New York Times.
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