https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fired-openai-safety-researchers-dispute-misconduct-claims-warn-of-chilling-effectContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fired-openai-safety-researchers-dispute-misconduct-claims-warn-of-chilling-effecthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fired-openai-safety-researchers-dispute-misconduct-claims-warn-of-chilling-effect#u121205Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:56:09 +0000Three fired OpenAI safety researchers have published an open letter disputing allegations that they mishandled sensitive information. Jasmine Wang, Mikita Balesni, and Tomek Korbak argued that their dismissals and the public manner of communication surrounding them create a chilling effect on remaining employees. The researchers are seeking clearer collaboration rules, continued outside auditing, and protections for safety work. Meanwhile, OpenAI defended its decision, stating the terminations were based on policy breaches regarding sensitive data handling rather than retaliation for raising s