OpenAI doubles down on decision to fire three AI safety researchers

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OpenAI officially confirmed the dismissal of three researchers—Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni—following an internal investigation into data leaks. The company claims the trio violated policies regarding sensitive information, while critics argue this is part of a broader crackdown on internal safety advocates. This move doubles down on the firm's pivot toward commercial speed over traditional safety guardrails.