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OpenAI says it didn't fire three researchers for "raising safety concerns or speaking out", but due to violating "clear policies on handling sensitive" info (Michael Considine/CNBC)

Michael Considine / CNBC : OpenAI says it didn't fire three researchers for raising safety concerns or speaking out , but due to violating clear policies on handling sensitive info OpenAI on Friday defended its decision to fire three safety researchers, saying they had committed a significant breac…

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  1. 2026-10-09 10:12 · CNBC Technology
    OpenAI defends decision to fire researchers: 'These decisions were not about raising safety concerns or speaking out'
  2. 2026-10-09 08:50 · Techmeme
    OpenAI says it didn't fire three researchers for "raising safety concerns or speaking out", but due to violating "clear policies on handling sensitive" info (Michael Considine/CNBC)

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