Fired OpenAI Researchers Interview After Dismissal

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Fired OpenAI Researchers Interview After Dismissal

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Mikita Balesni and Tomek Korbak, two former OpenAI safety researchers, gave their first interview since their dramatic dismissal. They discussed the company’s internal investigation into the Hugging Face hack and questioned the logic of OpenAI’s rebuttal. The interview also highlighted ongoing tensions over AI safety within the organization.

Published 2026-10-23 13:33:58 UTC · Published by JQJO

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On October 7 2026 Researchers sent letter urging external safety audits.
On October 10 2026 Researchers interviewed by NPR about dismissal.
On October 10 2026 Interview revealed concerns over internal safety processes.
On October 10 2026 OpenAI rebuttal issued after investigation.

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