In light of recent developments at OpenAI, whistleblower advocates are highlighting the whistleblower rights afforded to employees of AI technology companies. In particular, advocates point to the ability of individuals to anonymously report corporate fraud under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC) Whistleblower Program.
Between November 17 and November 21, OpenAI dismissed and then reinstated Sam Altman as CEO. In dismissing Altman, the OpenAI Board raised concerns about Altman’s transparency. In a blog post on November 17, OpenAI claimed that Altman “was not consistently candid in his communications with the Board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities” and that “it is paramount that any C.E.O. be honest and transparent with his or her Board.” On November 19, OpenAI further stated that Altman’s “behavior and lack of transparency in his interactions with the Board undermined the Board’s ability to effectively supervise the company in the manner it was mandated to do.”
“The language of the OpenAI Board in acting so swiftly to remove Sam Altman leads me to wonder if this situation was spurred by an internal whistleblower,” said whistleblower attorney Stephen M. Kohn of Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto.
“If any insiders have evidence to reasonably believe that the content of the ‘misleading communication’ cited by the Board violated the law, they should file an anonymous report as soon as possible,” continued Kohn, who also serves as Chair of the ...
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