In their first interview since being fired, OpenAI safety researchers Mikita Balesni and Tomek Korbak say they were terminated for prioritizing safety over the short-term interests of the company.
Source: [NPR Technology](https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6012235/fired-openai-researchers-say-independent-safety-audits-arent-going-well)