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Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute their dismissals in open letter
Three OpenAI researchers said their firings may have a 'chilling' effect on employees.
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Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'
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The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.
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- Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:30:49 UTC.
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Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'
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