OpenAI Dismisses Three Researchers Over Signal Chats Amid Leak Investigation
OpenAI fired three safety researchers—Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni—after an internal investigation found they violated policies by using disappearing messages on the Signal app while communicating with an external AI-safety researcher. The company suspected a leak of sensitive information about its AI models, particularly the Astra model. The researchers dispute the breach of trust claim and warn their dismissal may discourage openness on AI safety concerns. OpenAI states the firings were due to policy violations, not raising safety issues.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (42/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (42–42/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 23 Oct, 01:38 am. Other outlets followed.
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