Sam Altman handed over management of ChatGPT to a new head — the former head of Facebook App

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman continues to restructure the company's team, bringing in key specialists to develop applications. The latest move is the appointment of Fidji Simo, head of Instacart and former Facebook executive, as the head of the applications division.

This new role will allow Altman to focus on research, computing, and security, while handing over management of the product ecosystem to an experienced professional.

Simo, who held a leadership position at Facebook since 2019, played a key role in developing the platform's news feed, Stories, and streaming services. Under her leadership, Instacart also successfully went public, demonstrating her strategic approach to scaling products.

Although Simo is already a member of OpenAI's board, she will not leave Instacart immediately, remaining as CEO until a successor is appointed.

Applications are becoming an increasingly important area for OpenAI, especially after the launch of ChatGPT on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. The company is also developing its own social platform, similar to X, indicating an expansion of OpenAI's strategy under Altman's leadership.

Source: The Verge