Whistleblowers accuse OpenAI of ‘illegally restrictive’ NDAs
What illegal restrictions did OpenAI allegedly impose on employees?
Whistleblowers accused OpenAI of imposing illegal restrictions on employees, including prohibiting and discouraging communication with the SEC about securities violations, forcing employees to waive their rights to whistleblower incentives and compensation, and requiring employees to notify the company of communication with government regulators.
Who received the whistleblowers' letter regarding OpenAI?
The whistleblowers' letter regarding OpenAI was sent to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler. It referred to a separate formal complaint asking the SEC to investigate OpenAI's severance, non-disparagement, and non-disclosure agreements. Copies of the letter were also sent to the U.S. Congress.
What specific agreements are accused of violating the law?
OpenAI's severance, non-disparagement, and non-disclosure agreements are accused of violating the law by placing illegal restrictions on how employees can communicate with government regulators and forcing employees to waive their rights to whistleblower incentives and compensation.