# OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers amid dispute over AI risks

https://mins.news/en/item/94108

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-10 03:00 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://bit.ly/4yGBZSV

> OpenAI fired three safety researchers for what it called a “breach of trust.” The researchers accused the company of putting corporate interests ahead of safety, and OpenAI defended its decision.

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