Technology · October 9, 2026
OpenAI rejects researchers’ claim they were fired over safety warnings, says they committed ‘breach of trust’
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OpenAI has publicly defended its decision to fire three safety researchers—Mikita Balesni, Jasmine Wang, and Tomek Korbak—after the trio published a letter claiming they were terminated for prioritizing AI safety over corporate interests. OpenAI asserts that an internal investigation found the employees committed a 'significant breach of trust' by violating company protocols regarding the handling of sensitive information. The researchers argue that their dismissal creates a chilling effect on internal safety discourse and could hinder cooperation with third-party safety auditors.
OpenAI has publicly defended its decision to fire three safety researchers—Mikita Balesni, Jasmine Wang, and Tomek Korbak—after the trio published a letter claiming they were terminated for prioritizing AI safety over corporate interests. OpenAI asserts that an internal investigation found the employees committed a 'significant breach of trust' by violating company protocols regarding the handling of sensitive information. The researchers argue that their dismissal creates a chilling effect on internal safety discourse and could hinder cooperation with third-party safety auditors.