OpenAI fires three safety researchers for "mishandling research information"
trakkstar · hn · 2026-10-09
TechCrunch reports OpenAI has fired three safety researchers over claims of "mishandling research information." The dismissed researchers dispute the misconduct allegations and warn of a chilling effect on employees raising safety concerns, amid continued turmoil around OpenAI's safety org.
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