Zoe Hitzig
Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows
Former OpenAI researcher who departed the company and became a vocal critic of its business practices, particularly regarding ChatGPT's advertising model and data usage. She published a New York Times op-ed highlighting concerns about alignment incentives and drawing parallels to Facebook's surveillance and manipulation tactics. Her departure and public critique have made her a notable voice in discussions about AI industry ethics and economic incentive structures.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis · Apr 1, 2026
Success without Dignity? Nathan finds Hope Amidst Chaos, from The Intelligence Horizon Podcast
“Former OpenAI researcher; discussed on Intelligence Horizon regarding AI governance and universal basic income”
Offline with Jon Favreau · Feb 21, 2026
223: Zuckerberg Takes the Stand, Pete Hegseth vs. AI, and Max-Maxxing with Max Fisher
“Former OpenAI researcher who quit and published NYT op-ed criticizing ChatGPT ads as repeating Facebook's mistakes of surveillance and manipulation”
Elon Musk Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
AI UPDATE: The AI Industry Is a $300 Billion House of Cards Built on Stolen Books and Broken Promises
“OpenAI researcher who departed and published New York Times op-ed on alignment innovation paradox and economic incentive misalignment”
This Day in AI Podcast · Feb 13, 2026
Am I Even Needed Anymore? GLM-5, Agentic Loops & AI Productivity Psychosis - EP99.34
“Former OpenAI researcher who left over concerns about ads in ChatGPT and data usage”