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OpenAI doubles down on decision to fire three AI safety researchers

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OpenAI dismissed three AI safety researchers, Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni, citing a breach of trust regarding sensitive information handling. The company rejected claims that the firing was retaliation for public concerns about AI safety, responding to an open letter from the trio. The incident occurred in late October 2026, with the Verge reporting the event. The investigation concluded with the dismissal, though the specific technical nature of the data breach remains unverified.

Key points

• OpenAI dismissed three AI safety researchers, Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni, for violating policies on handling sensitive information.
• The company explicitly stated the decision was not retaliation for the researchers' public concerns about AI safety, but rather a response to a breach of trust.

Context and limitations

The investigation concluded with the dismissal, but the specific technical nature of the data breach remains unverified.

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