OpenAI fires three workers over mishandling 'sensitive information'
The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.
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"Our investigation confirmed that these individuals mishandled sensitive information outside established company procedures, violating our policies and breaking the trust essential to our work."
— Sam Altman , Executive
"We have parted ways with three individuals for violating our policies on accessing and handling sensitive company information."
— Sam Altman , Executive
Key People
Dario Amodei is a co-founder of Anthropic.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
An AI researcher who previously worked at Anthropic and OpenAI.
Chief executive officer of OpenAI.
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The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.
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