OpenAI has named Adebayo Ogunlesi, a billionaire investor and renowned Wall Street dealmaker, to its board as the company undergoes significant restructuring and expansion. Ogunlesi, co-founder of Global Infrastructure Partners, brings expertise in global investment and infrastructure, aligning with OpenAI’s ambitions for growth in AI development.

This appointment follows OpenAI’s transformation into a for-profit entity, aiming to balance societal impact and investor returns. Ogunlesi, known for his work with prominent companies like Goldman Sachs and Berkshire Hathaway, recently led a $30 billion data infrastructure fund backed by Microsoft and Nvidia. His experience positions him to guide OpenAI’s push to scale and responsibly harness AI’s potential.

Source: Finacial Times

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