OpenAI fires employees over handling of sensitive information
The former staff were investigated for allegedly sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group, the BBC reports.
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OpenAI has fired a number of employees following an investigation into the mishandling of sensitive information, according to the BBC.
The former employees were investigated over allegations that they shared data with an outside artificial intelligence evaluation group, the report said.
The BBC did not specify the number of employees involved, the nature of the data that was allegedly shared, or the identity of the external group that reportedly received it.
OpenAI has not issued additional public comment beyond confirming the dismissals, according to the available reporting.
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- OpenAI fires workers for 'mishandling sensitive information' — BBC News — World
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