Whistleblowers at OpenAI accuse the AI company of impeding employee whistleblowing to federal authorities through restrictive agreements.

Whistleblowers at OpenAI have filed a complaint with the SEC, alleging the AI company's restrictive employment, severance, and NDAs may have led to penalties against employees who raised concerns about OpenAI to federal authorities. The whistleblowers claim that OpenAI made employees sign agreements requiring them to waive federal rights to whistleblower compensation and obtain the company's consent before disclosing information to federal regulators. OpenAI has responded, stating its whistleblower policy protects employees' rights to make protected disclosures, and that it has removed nondisparagement terms from its NDAs.

July 13, 2024
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