OpenAI reportedly fires three safety researchers; lawmaker demands transparency
DavidSKrueger · x · 2026-10-02
Forbes reports OpenAI fired three safety researchers, allegedly for mishandling confidential information. Rep. Greg Casar claims they were ousted for sharing information with an outside AI safety group, calls it whistleblower retaliation, and says he will send OpenAI a demand for transparency. AI safety researchers including David Krueger flagged the news.
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