OpenAI Whistleblowers Ask SEC to Investigate Company's Disclosure Agreements with Employees

The article discusses a complaint filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by two former OpenAI employees, alleging that the company’s disclosure agreements with employees violate whistleblower protection laws. The whistleblowers claim that the agreements prohibit employees from discussing “internal matters” with outside parties, including government agencies, without prior approval. They argue that this restriction could prevent employees from reporting potential misconduct or violations of law. The complaint seeks an investigation into whether OpenAI’s agreements violate SEC rules aimed at protecting corporate whistleblowers. OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence research company, has not commented on the allegations. The whistleblowers’ lawyers state that the complaint aims to ensure employees can report potential wrongdoing without fear of retaliation. The case highlights ongoing debates around transparency and accountability in the AI industry.

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