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Three firings and a fourth departure shake up OpenAI's safety team

OpenAI fires three researchers for allegedly leaking confidential data to an external AI safety organization. The move follows a fourth departure, signaling a shakeup in the company’s safety team and a hard stance on internal data security. The incident underscores the importance of strict compliance for AI firms that collaborate with outside safety groups.

The Decoder·Oct 2, 2026

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