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Fired OpenAI safety researchers deny misconduct claims in open letter

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Three OpenAI safety researchers fired last week published an open letter denying that they mishandled sensitive company information. Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni said their dismissals are creating fear and uncertainty that could weaken OpenAI's safety culture. They also denied leaking information to The Information or working with outside parties beyond their job duties.

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OpenAI fired three safety researchers last week. In a letter to internal safety oversight bodies, Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita

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