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

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

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2026-10-09 09:30 · BBC Technology
Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'

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