Larry Summers, former Treasury Secretary and Harvard University president, announced his resignation from the OpenAI board following the public release of emails between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Summers had joined OpenAI's board in 2023 during a turbulent period for the startup, and his involvement drew scrutiny after the Epstein emails were made public last week. Despite previously stating he would step back from all public commitments, it was unclear if this included his role at OpenAI. Summers expressed gratitude for his time on the board and stated he looked forward to following the company's progress. OpenAI's board acknowledged his contributions and respected his decision to resign. The emails, released by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, have intensified scrutiny of Summers, who has faced criticism for his connections to Epstein. Summers has publicly apologized for his communications with Epstein, acknowledging the pain caused and taking responsibility. Meanwhile, Harvard University has launched a new investigation into Summers’ ties with Epstein, examining newly released emails. Harvard's review follows a 2020 report on Epstein's connections to the university. Summers announced he would step back from his public commitments but will continue teaching at Harvard. The controversy has also led to legislative efforts, including a bipartisan bill to release all FBI and Justice Department files on Epstein, paving the way for further investigations.