OpenAI Faces Internal Revolt Over Safety and Transparency

Current and former employees demand the right to warn about AI risks, citing profit-driven decisions and lack of oversight.

• Thirteen employees from OpenAI and Google DeepMind call for whistleblower protections in an open letter.
• The letter criticizes AI companies for prioritizing rapid product launches over safety.
• Signatories urge companies to allow employees to report concerns to boards, regulators, and the public without retaliation.
• OpenAI has faced multiple controversies, including restrictive nondisparagement agreements and the disbanding of its safety research team.
• Former employees argue that OpenAI's focus has shifted from its mission to benefit humanity to commercial interests.

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