OpenAI fired three safety researchers for allegedly leaking confidential info, WSJ reports
kimmonismus · x · 2026-10-02
OpenAI fired three safety researchers for allegedly sharing confidential information with an external AI-safety organization, per the Wall Street Journal. The researchers worked on OpenAI's safety team. OpenAI confirmed three departures, saying those involved "mishandled sensitive information outside established company procedures." The report comes as OpenAI responds to multiple security incidents.
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