Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'
09-10-2026 11:30 via bbc.co.uk

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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