OpenAI confirms termination of three AI safety researchers

<figure> <img alt="" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/STK155_OPEN_AI_CVirginia_C-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">OpenAI has confirmed its decision to terminate three safety researchers following an investigation that identified a "significant breach of trust." The researchers, Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni, were dismissed for violating policies regarding the handling of sensitive information.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">In a post on X, OpenAI stated that the decision was not related to the researchers voicing their concerns about AI safety. This statement was made in response to an open letter published by the researchers, which called for greater transparency regarding their dismissal.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The letter and accompanying social media posts from the researchers expressed their belief that the termination was unjustified and requested more clarity from OpenAI on the matter.</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1008604/openai-defends-decision-fire-safety-researchers">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>