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Ex-OpenAI staff say they were fired for raising safety concerns

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Three former researchers pen open letter warning of 'chilling' effect on company culture.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:39:07 UTC.

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

  2. OpenAI defends decision to fire researchers: 'These decisions were not about raising safety concerns or speaking out'

  3. Ex-OpenAI staff say they were fired for raising safety concerns

  4. Ebola outbreak: Border surveillance gaps raise concerns in the Central African Republic

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