Greg Casar says the firings look like retaliation against whistleblowers
Greg CasarU.S. representative, in a public post
Casar condemns the reported dismissals and says he will demand an explanation from OpenAI.
“This looks like they're firing whistleblowers.”
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Was OpenAI justified in firing three AI safety researchers?
OpenAI says it fired Tomek Korbak, Mikita Balesni and Jasmine Wang for mishandling sensitive information. The researchers dispute that account and say their work followed authorized duties and company norms. Their letter and individual accounts raise questions about the grounds for the dismissals and their effect on outside safety scrutiny.
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Casar describes the reported dismissals as apparent whistleblower firings and promises a transparency demand.
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He responds to the initial report that three safety researchers were dismissed for sharing information with an outside safety group.
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He says he will send OpenAI a demand for transparency.
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He expressly criticizes the reported firings, while framing retaliation as his interpretation.
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OpenAI says it found "a significant breach of trust" and stands by the dismissals
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“Last week we parted ways with Jasmine, Mikita, and Tomek after a thorough investigation found they violated clear policies on handling sensitive information. Our internal investigation uncovered a significant breach of trust beyond what’s outlined in the letter they published and we stand by the decision to not continue their employment.”Read statement
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