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Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims, warn of chilling effect

OpenAI’s fired safety researchers reject misconduct claims, calling dismissals a threat to AI safety culture. Their open letter highlights concerns over transparency and retaliation risks. The dispute underscores growing tensions between OpenAI’s rapid scaling and safety priorities.

TechCrunch AI·Oct 8, 2026

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