OpenAI Employee Resigns Citing Burnout and Mental Health Challenges

Hieu Pham, a technical staff member who worked at OpenAI and previously at Elon Musk's xAI, has resigned citing severe burnout and mental health challenges. He described his experience as a unique opportunity and expressed pride in contributing to advanced AI development. Pham highlighted the intense work pressure's toll on his well-being and plans to take a break in Vietnam with his family to focus on recovery and seek treatment.