OpenAI says it didn’t fire 3 safety researchers for 'speaking out' on AI risks
Source: Business Insider ·
OpenAI on Friday defended firing three AI safety researchers after they warned in an open letter that their dismissals would have a "chilling" effect.
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Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI.Heather Diehl/Getty ImagesOpenAI says its recent firing of three AI safety researchers was unrelated to "raising safety concerns or speaking out."The ChatGPT maker said the trio violated policies on handling sensitive information.The ex-researchers warned in an open letter that their firings will have a "chilling" effect.OpenAI on Friday doubled down on its decision to fire three AI safety researchers, saying they were axed for mishandling sensitive information, not for voicing concerns about the technology's risks.In a new statement, the Sam Altman-led company said it parted ways with Jasmine Wang, Mikita Balesni, and Tomek Korbak after an internal investigation found they had "violated clear policies on handling sensitive information.""Our internal investigation uncovered a significant breach of trust beyond what's outlined in the letter they published and we stand by the decision to not continue their employment," OpenAI said.The AI lab added, "We…
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