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

The article discusses the concerns raised by two former OpenAI employees who have filed a whistleblower complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They allege that OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence research company, has required employees to sign broad non-disclosure agreements that may violate federal labor laws. The whistleblowers argue that these agreements prevent employees from discussing issues related to potential misconduct or regulatory violations within the company. They claim that the agreements are overly restrictive and could hinder the reporting of illegal activities. The complaint urges the SEC to investigate whether OpenAI’s disclosure agreements improperly prohibit employees from communicating with government agencies about potential violations of federal laws. It also raises questions about the company’s transparency and accountability practices, particularly in light of its influential role in developing advanced AI systems.

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