# OpenAI cuts ties with 3 safety researchers, WSJ reports

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> **Original Source**: [TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/01/openai-cuts-ties-with-three-safety-researchers-wsj-reports/)
> **Author**: Aditya Mehta (undefined)
> **Published Date**: Thursday, October 1, 2026
> **Category**: RESEARCH
> **Tags**: AI, TechCrunch AI, research

## Executive Summary
OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, report says



## Full Coverage
OpenAI has parted ways with three researchers on its safety team who allegedly shared confidential company information with a third-party AI safety organization, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday

"We have parted ways with three individuals for violating our policies on accessing and handling sensitive company information," an OpenAI spokesperson said in a statement to the WSJ. "Our investigation confirmed that these individuals mishandled sensitive information outside established company procedures, violating our policies and breaking the trust essential to our work."

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