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Exclusive | OpenAI Fires Researchers for Allegedly Sharing Information with AI Safety Group

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OpenAI fires three safety researchers for allegedly sharing confidential information

OpenAI terminated three employees on its safety team—Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni—for allegedly sharing confidential company information with an outside AI safety organization. The dismissals come amid mounting scrutiny of AI safety practices.

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OpenAI fires three safety researchers for allegedly sharing confidential information
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