AXIOS (Madison Mills) - OpenAI's No. 2 executive steps down over health issues
Fidji Simo is stepping down after taking medical leave because of a worsening chronic illness. The big picture: Simo's departure removes one of OpenAI's highest-profile executives. Driving the news: Simo said Thursday she is stepping down as OpenAI's head of product and business after a "severe exacerbation" of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a chronic condition she was diagnosed with in 2019. - She went on medical leave in April, and OpenAI President Greg Brockman assumed responsibility for product during her absence. - Simo will remain at OpenAI as a part-time advisor. - The Wall Street Journal first reported the news. What they're saying: "I am only making this decision now because I failed to make it many times…