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OpenAI says it didn’t fire 3 safety researchers for 'speaking out' on AI risks
OpenAI denies firing three safety researchers over AI risk speech.
Context
What happened: OpenAI said it fired safety researchers Jasmine Wang, Mikita Balesni, and Tomek Korbak over mishandling sensitive information, not for raising AI safety concerns. The three published a letter warning of a chilling effect.
Why it matters: The dispute centers on whether safety staff can speak freely. OpenAI said it encourages safety discussion and stands by the firings.
Key numbers: Omit.
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What changed
OpenAI said it fired safety researchers Jasmine Wang, Mikita Balesni, and Tomek Korbak over mishandling sensitive information, not for raising AI safety concerns. The three published a letter warning of a chilling effect.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on whether safety staff can speak freely. OpenAI said it encourages safety discussion and stands by the firings.
Key numbers: Omit.
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Oct 09, 2026 03:09 PM ET