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Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'

Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'
BBC World Friday 09 October 2026, 09:30 UTC 1 min read
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The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.

The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.
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