[OpenAI IPO Sprint Intensifies Internal Struggles: Frequent Executive Departures and Safety Team Restructuring Raise Concerns] BlockBeats News, August 15: According to a report by the *Financial Times*, OpenAI has been undergoing continuous organizational adjustments while preparing for a potential IPO. This year alone, the company has experienced nearly five restructurings, with multiple senior executives departing, causing internal unease. This week, Chief Revenue Officer Denise Dresser, responsible for enterprise client expansion, announced her resignation. Previously, former Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap, as well as Ethics Lead Chloé Bakalar, also left the company. Some employees believe that the frequent personnel changes indicate management pressure during the IPO sprint phase. At the same time, OpenAI recently disbanded its "Preparedness Team," which was previously responsible for assessing significant safety risks posed by AI models and formulating countermeasures. The team's responsibilities have been redistributed to other teams. OpenAI stated that the company is growing at an extremely rapid pace, and the organizational adjustments aim to enhance efficiency and focus on the ChatGPT business as well as competition in the enterprise market with Anthropic. Reportedly, OpenAI is currently preparing for a potential IPO, with market expectations valuing the company at up to $1 trillion. However, competitor Anthropic has seen rapid growth this year, with a significant increase in revenue scale, putting pressure on OpenAI. Data shows that OpenAI's annualized revenue has grown from approximately $2.4 billion at the end of last year to about $4 billion currently, but Anthropic's revenue growth during the same period has been even faster. Meanwhile, OpenAI recently completed an employee stock buyback worth nearly $7 billion, allowing some employees to cash out by selling shares. Investors have expressed concerns about the stability of OpenAI's management team and organizational efficiency. However, some investors believe that optimizing the management structure before going public is a normal adjustment that helps clarify the future core team. [Original Link]