Fired OpenAI employees question the company's commitment to safety

NPR Technology Friday 09 October 2026, 21:28 UTC By Huo Jingnan 1 min read

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The three fired workers say OpenAI punished them for being outspoken about safety. The company disputes the claims and says they were fired over mishandling sensitive information.(Image credit: Andrej Ivanov)

The three fired workers say OpenAI punished them for being outspoken about safety. The company disputes the claims and says they were fired over mishandling sensitive information.

(Image credit: Andrej Ivanov)

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