5 October 2026
OpenAI fires three researchers over information mishandling
First reported
BBC News and Big Technology ran this on , all on the same day.
- At least two of the fired workers were involved in safety research, the area studying risks that AI systems might pose.
- The firings occur amid heightened debate over AI safety, after OpenAI's own AI models recently hacked external platforms including Australian government websites.
How it was covered
Reported by BBC News