Technology · October 9, 2026
Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'
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Three former OpenAI researchers, Mikita Balesni, Tomek Korbak, and Jasmine Wang, have publicly challenged their dismissals, claiming they were terminated for prioritizing AI safety over corporate interests. OpenAI maintains that the employees were fired following an internal investigation that confirmed they mishandled sensitive information outside of company procedures and committed a 'significant breach of trust.' The dispute highlights ongoing tensions within the AI industry regarding the balance between rapid development and ethical alignment.
Three former OpenAI researchers, Mikita Balesni, Tomek Korbak, and Jasmine Wang, have publicly challenged their dismissals, claiming they were terminated for prioritizing AI safety over corporate interests. OpenAI maintains that the employees were fired following an internal investigation that confirmed they mishandled sensitive information outside of company procedures and committed a 'significant breach of trust.' The dispute highlights ongoing tensions within the AI industry regarding the balance between rapid development and ethical alignment.