"Summers corresponded with Epstein for years after his 2008 conviction, at one point seeking advice about how to pursue a younger colleague and calling Epstein a "very good wingman." Over the last several months, Summers has also stepped down from his teaching role at Harvard and resigned from the OpenAI Board of Directors."
"Free of formal responsibility, as President Emeritus and a retired professor, I look forward in time to engaging in research, analysis, and commentary on a range of global economic issues."
"In past public remarks, Summers has said he is "deeply ashamed" of his actions and takes responsibility for continuing to communicate with Epstein after he was convicted of soliciting sex from a minor in 2008."
Larry Summers, former Harvard University president, is resigning from his faculty position at the end of the academic year and will remain on leave until then. This decision follows the revelation of his longtime friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Summers corresponded with Epstein for years after his 2008 conviction, even seeking personal advice and calling him a "very good wingman." In response to the scandal, Summers has stepped down from multiple positions including his teaching role at Harvard, resigned from OpenAI's Board of Directors, ended his New York Times Opinion contract, left his Center for American Progress fellowship, and withdrew from Yale's Budget Lab advising role. Summers has stated he is "deeply ashamed" of his actions and takes responsibility for continuing communication with Epstein after his conviction, though he has not been implicated in any crimes.
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