OpenAI fires employee for using confidential info on prediction markets
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OpenAI fired an employee who used confidential company information to make trades on prediction markets (platforms like Polymarket where people bet money on real-world events). The employee's actions violated OpenAI's internal policy against using insider information for personal financial gain.
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Original source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/openai-fires-employee-for-using-confidential-info-on-prediction-markets/
First tracked: February 27, 2026 at 07:00 PM
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