Source: Fortune
Summary
OpenAI fired three members of its safety team, citing violations of company policies related to handling sensitive information. The employees, including Tomek Korbak and Mikita Balesni, denied leaking confidential data and claimed their dismissals were due to their work with third-party auditors. OpenAI stated the firings were due to a pattern of misconduct, but did not specify the exact reasons. The former employees published a letter defending their actions and criticizing the company’s handling of safety concerns. OpenAI reiterated its commitment to working with external safety assessors and maintaining an open culture.
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Three OpenAI safety team members were fired for mishandling sensitive data, according to the company.
The employees denied leaking information and claimed their work with METR was part of their job.
OpenAI said the firings were due to a pattern of misconduct, but provided no specifics.
The employees argue the firings threaten OpenAI’s open culture and safety collaboration.
Author: Evan Null
