(CNN) — Larry Summers is resigning from the OpenAI board as he steps away from public commitments, after more emails between the Harvard economist and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week by a House committee.

“In line with my announcement to step away from my public commitments, I have also decided to resign from the board of OpenAI,” Summers said in a statement. “I am grateful for the opportunity to have served, excited about the potential of the company, and look forward to following their progress.”

Last week a House committee released emails showing years of personal correspondence between the two men, including Summers making sexist comments and seeking Epstein’s romantic advice.

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