OpenAI terminated three prominent safety researchers—Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni—following an internal investigation. The company cited a “significant breach of trust” and data security policy violations rather than internal whistleblowing. The researchers previously published an open letter urging a pause on developing advanced models that reduce monitorability. The dismissed trio argued their firing could create a chilling effect on open safety discussions within the AI community. OpenAI defended its actions while maintaining that it continues to encourage internal challenges and safety advocacy.

Full report : The company insists the dismissal of three researchers was due to a breach of trust, while the fired staff warn of a chilling effect on safety advocacy.