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

Fired OpenAI employees question the company's commitment to safety

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.

Oct 9, 2026

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

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

Oct 9, 2026

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

The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.

Oct 9, 2026

OpenAI rejects researchers’ claim they were fired over safety warnings, says they committed ‘breach of trust’

OpenAI defended its firing of three safety researchers who raised concerns about AI societal threats, saying the trio committed a “significant breach of trust.”

Oct 9, 2026