Harvard Reopens Epstein-Summers Investigation

Harvard Reopens Epstein-Summers Investigation; Summers Resigns from OpenAI BoardHarvard University has reopened an investigation into former President Larry Summers connections with Jeffrey Epstein, following the emergence of new emails revealing a friendly relationship between the two, despite Epsteins conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008. Summers, a prominent economist and former Treasury Secretary, has also resigned from the OpenAI board.The university is reviewing information from newly released Epstein documents to determine necessary actions, as an earlier investigation found Epstein visited Harvards campus over forty times after his conviction and had his own office and access to a research center he helped create.Several organizations that Summers was affiliated with, including think tanks and media outlets, have ended their relationships with him. This includes his roles as a paid contributor for Bloomberg TV and an opinion writer for the New York Times, whose contract will not be renewed.Summers joined the OpenAI board in November 2023 to stabilize the nonprofit and reinstate its CEO, Sam Altman. He addressed his economics class at Harvard on Tuesday, expressing regret and shame for his communications with Epstein and stepping back from public activities.This ongoing situation underscores the ongoing consequences for individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein, as new information continues to emerge and prompt further scrutiny from institutions like Harvard University. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.