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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

OpenAI fires staff for sharing ‘sensitive information’ with AI safety firm

An OpenAI logo is displayed at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, on 17 September, 2026 - (Reuters)

OpenAI has fired three workers for allegedly sharing “sensitive information” about the company’s artificial intelligence models.

The researchers reportedly provided confidential information to a third party organisation involved in AI safety.

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