OpenAI has terminated an employee for allegedly using confidential company information to trade on prediction markets. The employee reportedly placed bets on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi regarding the timing of OpenAI’s product announcements and other non-public events. This incident highlights the emerging regulatory and ethical challenges at the intersection of advanced AI development and novel financial platforms. The company’s internal investigation is ongoing, and the case may attract scrutiny from financial regulators. The full details of the investigation and the employee’s identity have not been publicly disclosed. Read the full article at: https://www.wired.com/story/openai-fires-employee-insider-trading-polymarket-kalshi/