Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for ‘prioritising safety’

October 8, 2026 · 8:04 pm 4 sources

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Wires & papers of record

• Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'
  BBC News · October 9, 2026 09:30
  The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.

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• Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims, warn of chilling effect
  TechCrunch · October 8, 2026 20:04
  Three fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute allegations of mishandling sensitive information, warning in an open letter that their dismissals are creating a chilling effect on the company’s AI safety culture.
• Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute their dismissals in open letter
  Engadget · October 9, 2026 08:25
  Three OpenAI researchers said their firings may have a 'chilling' effect on employees.
• OpenAI doubles down on decision to fire three AI safety researchers
  The Verge · October 9, 2026 09:48
  OpenAI is standing firm on its decision to fire three safety researchers after an investigation found they committed "a significant breach of trust." In a post on X on Friday, the company said Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak and Mikita ⁠Balesni were dismissed for violating "clear policies on handling…