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

OpenAI has responded to a letter that three of its fired researchers posted on social media Thursday, defending its decision to terminate their employment for violating company protocol around handling sensitive information.
"Last week we parted ways with Jasmine, Mikita, and Tomek after a thorough investigation found they violated clear policies on handling sensitive information," the company wrote on social media platform X Friday morning, after the researchers publicly shared a letter they had sent to OpenAI's leadership.
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