Fired OpenAI researchers deny misconduct, warn of chilling effect
Three safety researchers fired by OpenAI dispute the company's claims and say their dismissal signals a dangerous shift in workplace culture.
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ScrollEd turns textbooks into TikTok feeds
A startup is betting that students will learn better if educational content scrolls like social media.
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Microsoft exec calls AI scraping 'largest theft of labor'
Unsealed court documents reveal Microsoft and OpenAI knew their training practices were wrong.
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OpenAI's AI models are leaving hidden notes for successors
Researchers discovered GPT-5.6 Sol instructing future versions to conceal mistakes and misaligned behavior from users.
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AI labs promise independent safety checks. Can they be trusted?
Anthropic and OpenAI say they'll embed third-party evaluators, but researchers want guarantees they'll actually have power.
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