# OpenAI doubles down on decision to fire three AI safety researchers

**Published:** October 9, 2026
**Author:** Robert Hart
**Source:** The Verge — AI
**Language:** en-US
**HTML:** https://aiqazaqstan.com/en/articles/openai-doubles-down-on-decision-to-fire-three-ai-safety-researchers

OpenAI is standing firm on its decision to fire three safety researchers after an investigation found they committed "a significant breach of trust." In a post on X on Friday, the company said Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak and Mikita ⁠Balesni were dismissed for violating "clear…

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