OpenAI Fires Employees That Allegedly “Mishandled Sensitive Information”
OpenAI has dismissed three researchers after an internal investigation found that they had not followed the company’s rules for dealing with confidential information. The company hasn’t revealed the names of the former employees or provided full details about the information involved. However, it said their actions went against established procedures and weakened the trust expected within the organization. Two of the employees, at the very least, were reportedly involved in AI safety research. Their dismissal has attracted attention because it comes at a time when technology companies are facing growing pressure to show that they can manage the risks connected…