OpenAI Fires 3 Safety Researchers in Dispute Over AI Risks

Summary

OpenAI fired three safety researchers, Tomek Korbak, Jasmine Wang and Mikita Balesni, for a "breach of trust," saying an investigation found they violated policies on handling sensitive information. The researchers had accused the company of putting corporate interests ahead of safety, and asked it to keep its promise to allow third-party safety monitors. OpenAI said the firings "were not about safety concerns or speaking out."

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