Democrats press OpenAI over safety researcher firings, security incidents
U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall, Sept. 20, 2026. Sara Diggins/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images
ByGrace Dille,
Technology Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
October 30, 2026 04:01 PM ET
The lawmakers are questioning OpenAI’s safety practices following the dismissal of three researchers.
A group of 20 House Democrats is pressing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for answers about the company’s dismissal of three safety researchers, questioning whether the firings could discourage employees from raising concerns about AI safety risks.
In an Oct. 29 letter, led by Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, the lawmakers said their concerns come as the company continues to experience “a slew of cybersecurity incidents.”
“We demand that you commit to not firing whistleblowers sharing information related to the safety of your models and that you keep your current pause on your most capable models in place until...
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