
What you need to know
- Several employees have left OpenAI after the launch of its new GPT-4o model, including the disbandment of its super alignment team.
- Some employees have indicated that OpenAI prioritizes shiny products over safety and security as one reason for their departure.
- Reports surfacing online indicate OpenAI is forcing its former employees to sign NDAs, which prevent them from criticizing the company or risking losing their vested equity.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon deny the allegations despite their signatures appearing in the documents with the clause.