OpenAI Faces Scrutiny Over AI Safety and Employee Rights

Partnership with U.S. AI Safety Institute and whistleblower protections under spotlight as bipartisan pressure mounts.

OpenAI will provide early access to its next AI model to the U.S. AI Safety Institute for safety testing.
CEO Sam Altman announced the removal of non-disparagement clauses to encourage whistleblower activity.
Senator Chuck Grassley demands OpenAI prove it does not silence employees raising safety concerns.
OpenAI's recent AI model launch faced criticism for rushed safety testing.
Bipartisan calls for regulation increase as AI integration in daily life grows.