Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI | TechCrunch
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This week's roundup highlights significant leadership changes in tech, particularly Fidji Simo's transition from Instacart to OpenAI. She will assume the role of CEO for Applications, focusing on scaling traditional operations. OpenAI has also decided to keep its nonprofit division in charge of the for-profit arm after engaging with civic leaders about its governance. In another notable shift, 11x's CEO Hasan Sukkar steps back amid controversies regarding customer misrepresentation on their website. Additionally, Tesla faces trademark hurdles over its attempts to claim distinct terms for its emerging services.
Instacart's CEO Fidji Simo is shifting to OpenAI as CEO for Applications, emphasizing scaling traditional functions, amidst broader executive changes in tech.
OpenAI has decided its nonprofit division will retain control over its for-profit organization after consulting with civic leaders and state attorneys general.
11x CEO Hasan Sukkar transitions to a non-executive chairman role following controversy over misleading customer claims on the company website.
Tesla's attempt to trademark 'Cybercab' and 'Robotaxi' was denied as the terms were deemed too generic, prompting a response window from the U.S. Patent Office.
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