Former Researchers Claim OpenAI Fired Them Over Safety
Three security experts allege OpenAI suppressed warnings about risks to prioritize corporate growth.
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Three former OpenAI researchers, Mikita Balesni, Tomek Korbak, and Jasmine Wang, publicly accused the company of wrongful termination on Oct. 9, 2026 [1]. The researchers allege they were dismissed after warning about the catastrophic dangers associated with advanced artificial intelligence [1][3].
According to the group, OpenAI is effectively chilling safety efforts to favor commercial interests [1][2]. They assert that corporate priorities are now overshadowing the mission to ensure AI alignment and security [1][2]. OpenAI has not yet provided a specific public response to these latest allegations [3].
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Fired Researchers Accuse OpenAI of Chilling AI Safety Efforts
Three former OpenAI security researchers, Mikita Balesni, Tomek Korbak, and Jasmine Wang, have publicly accused the company of firing them for warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence and prioritizing safety over corporate interests.
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