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OpenAI fires three safety researchers over alleged leak of sensitive information
The Wall Street Journal reported, per Ynetnews, that OpenAI fired three safety and alignment researchers for allegedly sharing sensitive information with an outside AI-safety evaluator. OpenAI confirmed it found they handled sensitive information in ways that violated company policies. It did not say what was shared or with whom. None of the three commented.
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Ynetnews (relaying WSJ)ynetnews.com/tech-and-digital/article/bkz6pjpcfeCoverage · 2 articles, oldest first
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OpenAI fires three safety researchers over alleged leak of sensitive information