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OpenAI defends firing AI safety researchers over "breach of trust"

OpenAI responded to researchers' claims that their dismissal will make safety workers fearful to raise concerns.

  • OpenAI fired Jasmine Wang, Mikita Balesni, and Tomek Korbak for breaching trust protocols.
  • Researchers claim dismissals could discourage safety concerns reporting.
  • OpenAI says firings were due to severe breach of trust, not safety issues.

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