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OpenAI Contractors Fired For AI Training

OpenAI dismissed contractors who used AI tools to assist in training its models under Project Lily. The company has since confirmed the terminations, highlighting strict policies against using AI to generate training data.

  1. OpenAI contractors fired for using banned AI tools on ChatGPT review tasks

    OpenAI contractors reviewing ChatGPT responses were fired or removed from projects after violating a ban on using AI tools, according to an investigation by 404 Media. The workers, hired to evaluate…

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  2. OpenAI fires contractors for using AI to train its models

    OpenAI employs around 10,000 contractors to evaluate and refine its AI models, according to a report by 404 Media. The company has fired multiple workers for using AI tools to assist in their…

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  3. OpenAI contractors fired for using AI to train ChatGPT under Project Lily

    OpenAI's Project Lily employs thousands of contractors through firms like Crossing Hurdles and Mercor to read real ChatGPT conversations and score model responses on a 1–7 scale. Contractors are…

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