Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'

Summary

Three former OpenAI researchers say they were fired for prioritising safety over the company's near-term interests, and they published an open letter to OpenAI leadership. OpenAI says the dismissals followed an investigation that found the individuals mishandled sensitive information outside company procedures, and that the decisions were not about raising safety concerns. The former staff argue the firings have made employees afraid to speak up.

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