OpenAI Employees Forced to Sign NDA Preventing Them From Ever Criticizing Company

From Futurism: 2024-05-18 14:07:29

OpenAI, known for ChatGPT, enforces strict NDAs. Employees risk losing millions in vested equity if they don’t sign. Departing staff can’t criticize or acknowledge NDA. Former employee Daniel Kokotajlo quit due to concerns about OpenAI’s handling of AI development, forfeiting a substantial sum for leaving without signing. OpenAI denies canceling vested equity in response to the Vox report.

The restrictive NDA at OpenAI contradicts its commitment to open dialogue in AI development. OpenAI’s denial of canceling vested equity for departing employees conflicts with public statements. The push for AI innovation by profit-driven corporations instead of publicly funded universities raises uncertainty about the direction of AI research.AI development influenced by private corporations instead of public funding changes the landscape of AI innovation.



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