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OpenAI Defends Decision to Fire Researchers

Updated 2026-10-09 07:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

OpenAI has defended its decision to fire three safety researchers, citing a 'significant breach of trust.' The AI lab maintains the firings were not related to safety concerns.

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OpenAI defends decision to fire researchers: 'These decisions were not about raising safety concerns or speaking out'

OpenAI has defended its decision to fire three safety researchers for what the AI lab has described as a "significant breach of trust"

2026-10-09 07:23 UTC