Lawyer: OpenAI could legally disclose why it fired 3 safety researchers, 'trust me' isn't required
GarrisonLovely · x · 2026-10-10
Attorney Mackenzi Arnold argues OpenAI's refusal to explain why it fired three safety researchers isn't legally necessary. He cites three points: Google released an internal email when Timnit Gebru departed, setting precedent; if the facts are clear-cut, OpenAI could publish redacted evidence; and legal risk stays low if the company describes facts and supporting evidence with basic legal hygiene. Garrison Lovely frames this as expert backing that OpenAI's opacity is a choice, not a legal constraint.
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