OpenAI fires employee for using confidential info on pred...
The company dropped such trades violates its internal company policies about using confidential information for personal gain.
What’s Happening
Real talk: The company dropped such trades violates its internal company policies about using confidential information for personal gain.
OpenAI has fired an employee over the employees activity on prediction markets, including Polymarket, the company locked in to Wired. The employee used confidential OpenAI information in connection with the trades made, the company alleges. (shocking, we know)
OpenAI didnt release the name of the employee.
Why This Matters
But, a spokesperson dropped that such actions violated a company policy that bans workers from using inside information for personal gain, including on prediction markets.
This could have major implications for how we use technology going forward.
The Bottom Line
This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.
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