The Wall Street Journal names three laid-off OpenAI researchers
The Wall Street Journal names the laid-off researchers as Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni. OpenAI has not confirmed the names; it cites violations of rules on handling sensitive information as the reason for ending the collaboration.
The Wall Street Journal has now named three laid-off OpenAI researchers: Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni. Researcher Tomek Korbak worked on the security team, while researchers Jasmine Wang and Mikita Balesni worked in alignment. OpenAI has not confirmed their names; an earlier report did not state their identities.
OpenAI confirmed it ended its collaboration with three people. According to the company, an internal investigation found violations of rules on access to and handling of sensitive company information. The Wall Street Journal describes an alleged sharing of confidential information with an external AI safety-focused organization. Neither the content of the information nor its recipient is known.
Why it matters
The newly reported job roles clarify which teams are affected by the personnel changes. The case is also linked to rules on sharing sensitive information outside the company. The sources do not document any impact on the security or availability of products.
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The Wall Street Journal names the laid-off individuals as Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni.; Tomek Korbak worked on the security team.; Jasmine Wang and Mikita Balesni worked on alignment.; OpenAI has not confirmed the names of those laid off.; Korbak was OpenAI's technical point of contact for METR and Redwood Research.
- The Wall Street Journal names the laid-off individuals as Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni.
- Tomek Korbak worked on the security team.
- Jasmine Wang and Mikita Balesni worked on alignment.
- OpenAI has not confirmed the names of those laid off.
- Korbak was OpenAI's technical point of contact for METR and Redwood Research.
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At OpenAI, the layoffs affect staffing on the security team and alignment research. The company links it to a violation of internal rules on protecting sensitive information.
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