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OpenAI Researchers Fired Over Safety Concerns
OpenAI researchers fired after safety concerns led to loss of trust.
In brief
OpenAI researchers fired after safety concerns led to loss of trust. OpenAI fired three researchers for prioritizing safety over corporate interests, fearing reduced collaboration with auditors. Originally reported by X (formerly Twitter).
OpenAI researchers fired
Tomek Korbak and two colleagues were fired last week after OpenAI stopped trusting them.
“Last week I was called into a meeting with OpenAI’s head of safety and told they no longer trust me.”
Safety concerns led to firing
Korbak raised months of safety issues about AI agents losing monitoring ability, which he believes caused the firing.
“I believe that was why I was fired.”
Firing risks METR collaboration
Researchers fear OpenAI will pull back from METR auditors to avoid future safety issues.
“We’re sharing this letter below.”
The essence
OpenAI fired three researchers for prioritizing safety over corporate interests, fearing reduced collaboration with auditors.
