Ex-Staffer Questions OpenAI's Pretextual Firing, HR Accused of Evasion
sjgadler · x · 2026-08-07
Commenting on the controversy surrounding former OpenAI Superalignment team member Leopold Aschenbrenner, an observer noted that the alleged 'leak' likely involved details that were already public or strongly implied, making the firing sound pretextual.
The user also shared that when they repeatedly pressed OpenAI's HR about whether the firing was related to Leopold contacting the Board, HR dodged the question. They would only state, 'Leopold was not fired for contacting the Board,' without addressing the actual substance of the inquiry.
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