OpenAI responded to the departure of researchers, stating it was due to violations of sensitive information

The head of research at OpenAI issued a statement in response to an open letter from three former employees, Jasmine, Mikita, and Tomek. The company stated that after a thorough investigation, the three violated clear policies regarding the handling of sensitive information; serious breaches of trust discovered during the internal investigation exceeded the scope disclosed in the open letter, leading to the termination of their employment last week, a decision that will be upheld.

OpenAI emphasized that this decision is not aimed at those who raise safety concerns or express opinions publicly. The company stated that there are intense and critical safety and research discussions internally every day, and it encourages questioning; it maintains a tolerance for good-faith mistakes and will not fire employees for raising concerns.

Regarding the safety issues mentioned in the open letter, OpenAI stated that it is finalizing contracts with third-party security assessment organizations, with details expected to be announced in the coming weeks, and it is committed to including external evaluators in its safety work. The company recognizes that maintaining the monitorability of cutting-edge models requires collective investment from the entire industry, stating that this area has long been a focus of its research and will continue to receive significant resources.