AI BriefingOpenAI Offered $2 Million for Silence
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OpenAI offered former researcher Daniel Kokotajlo approximately $2 million in equity on the condition of silence.
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Former OpenAI governance researcher Daniel Kokotajlo was offered approximately $2 million in equity on the condition that he remain silent about the company.
The offer included a non-disparagement clause, with the condition that refusing it would result in the forfeiture of equity rights.
After the incident became public, OpenAI withdrew the policy, and CEO Sam Altman stated that he was "disturbed" by the occurrence.
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