OpenAI stands firm on decision to fire three AI safety researchers
Original titleOpenAI doubles down on decision to fire three AI safety researchers
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OpenAI reaffirmed its decision to dismiss safety researchers Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni for violating policies on handling sensitive information. The company stated the decision was not about them speaking out on AI safety concerns.
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OpenAI is standing firm on its decision to fire three safety researchers after an investigation found they committed "a significant breach of trust." In a post on X on Friday, the company said Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak and Mikita Balesni were dismissed for violating "clear policies on handling sensitive information." It insisted the decision was not about the trio speaking out about the company and their concerns about AI safety. The post is a direct response to an open letter the researchers published on Thursday urging OpenAI to be more transparent about the decision. In it and a series of social media posts, the group said they believ … Read the full story at The Verge.