Three fired OpenAI researchers challenge reasons for their dismissals

First reported by Wall Street Journal at · Updated · 3 sources

The researchers say they were punished for raising safety concerns. They dispute allegations that they mishandled sensitive information and warn their dismissals could discourage safety work at OpenAI, according to TechCrunch. In a letter to the board, they also urge the industry to avoid work that reduces visibility into AI reasoning, The Wall Street Journal reports.

  • The researchers were fired last week, according to The Information.

Covered by 3 publishers within 22 hours of the first report.

Reporting3

Wall Street Journal Fired OpenAI Researchers Ask Company to Preserve Visibility Into AI Reasoning · Maxwell Zeff
TechCrunch Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims, warn of chilling effect · Rebecca Bellan
The Information OpenAI Researchers Say They Were Fired for “Prioritizing Safety” · Rocket Drew

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