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OpenAI fires three researchers over alleged safety leaks
The Decoder Three firings and a fourth departure shake up OpenAI's safety team
OpenAI parted ways with three researchers who allegedly leaked confidential information to an external AI safety organization.
Why it matters
Ongoing turmoil within OpenAI's safety team highlights the tension between rapid commercialization and security oversight.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026