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Larry Summers Resigns from OpenAI Amid Epstein Scandal

11/20/2025

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Summers Resigns Amid Controversy

Larry Summers resigned from OpenAI's board of directors after emails revealed his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Summers expressed gratitude for his time at OpenAI and acknowledged his actions were shameful.
Summers will step back from public commitments to rebuild trust.
U.S. President Donald Trump called for an investigation into Epstein's connections, including Summers, in Truth Social.
Pam Bondi confirmed U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton would handle the investigation.

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Summers' Epstein Links

Newly released emails reveal deeper ties between Lawrence H. Summers, former Harvard University president, and Jeffrey Epstein.
Summers sought Epstein's help for a poetry project led by his wife, Elisa New.
Elisa New solicited Epstein's advice on academic endeavors and expressed gratitude for his support.
Harvard University announced a new review of its connections to Epstein after criticisms of its prior investigation and concerns about the 2020 report.

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Summers Resigns Amid Controversy

Larry Summers resigned from OpenAI's board of directors after emails revealed his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Summers expressed gratitude for his time at OpenAI and acknowledged his actions were shameful.
Summers will step back from public commitments to rebuild trust.
U.S. President Donald Trump called for an investigation into Epstein's connections, including Summers, in Truth Social.
Pam Bondi confirmed U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton would handle the investigation.

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