OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers after dispute over AI risks

# OpenAI Fires Safety Researchers Over Dispute OpenAI fired three safety researchers who had raised concerns about whether the company prioritizes profits over preventing AI risks, claiming the firings were due to mishandling confidential information. The researchers are pushing back, saying OpenAI is silencing internal disagreements about safety—exactly the kind of honest debate needed as AI systems become more powerful and unpredictable. The dispute highlights growing tension inside major AI companies about whether they're genuinely committed to preventing potential harms from their technology.