OpenAI is defending its firing of three safety researchers over alleged policy violations, while the researchers dispute the claims and warn of a chilling effect.
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OpenAI fired three safety researchers, and the dispute has turned into a public fight over why they were removed and what it means for AI oversight. The researchers say the firings punish safety work and could chill internal dissent, while OpenAI says an investigation found violations involving sensitive information. Technology leaders should see this as a governance warning: vendor culture, access controls, and whistleblower paths can directly affect AI risk.