Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from the board of artificial intelligence company OpenAI due to revelations about his past communications with financier Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes after emails showing Summers had regular contact with Epstein were released by Congress, raising questions about his association with those in Epstein’s orbit.
Larry Summers, 70, said he was stepping down from the board “in line with my announcement” and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve. OpenAI confirmed his resignation, praising his contributions and perspective on the board. The move is part of a growing fallout from those who were connected to Epstein, who died in prison while awaiting trial.
Summers recently stepped down from other public roles, including positions at Harvard University and economic institutions. He has apologized for his association with Epstein and fulfilled teaching obligations despite being criticized by some.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/technology/larry-summers-resigns-from-openais-board.html