Official statements from OpenAI

Whistleblowers File SEC Complaint Against OpenAI Over Restrictive NDAs and AI Risks

Jul 13, 2024, 06:40 PM

Whistleblowers have filed a complaint with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against OpenAI, alleging that the company illegally prevented employees from warning regulators about potential risks posed by its artificial intelligence technology. The complaint claims that OpenAI enforced restrictive non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that barred staff from discussing safety concerns with regulators. The whistleblowers, who filed the complaint anonymously due to retaliation fears, are calling for an SEC investigation into these practices, which they argue violate protection laws and potentially silence critical safety warnings. OpenAI has denied the allegations. The Washington Post reported on this development.