Ex-OpenAI staff say they were fired for raising safety concerns

What happened: Three former OpenAI employees, safety researchers Mikita Balesni, Tomek Korbak and Jasmine Wang, say they were fired for raising AI safety concerns. OpenAI says they were let go over misconduct involving mishandling of company information. Key numbers: Dismissals occurred last week; accusations made Thursday. Why it matters: The trio warn their dismissals could chill open safety debate at OpenAI and weaken third-party accountability. OpenAI denies the firings were about speaking out and stands by its decision. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Three former OpenAI employees, safety researchers Mikita Balesni, Tomek Korbak and Jasmine Wang, say they were fired for raising AI safety concerns. OpenAI says they were let go over misconduct involving mishandling of company information.

The trio warn their dismissals could chill open safety debate at OpenAI and weaken third-party accountability. OpenAI denies the firings were about speaking out and stands by its decision.