As of March 24th, OpenAI's COO, Brad Lightcap, will expand his responsibilities to oversee daily operations and global expansion. This change elevates Lightcap's role to accommodate OpenAI's rapid growth. Simultaneously, Mark Chen has been appointed Chief Research Officer, leading the company's research direction and driving technological innovation and product development. Current CEO Sam Altman will focus more intently on research and product development, aiming to advance the company's position in the artificial intelligence field.