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Mikita Balesni is a safety researcher focused on empirical LLM research aimed at helping mitigate risks from misaligned AI systems.
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Oct 2026 — Nov 2026
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Tomek KorbakResearcher
6 shared articlesJasmine WangResearcher
4 shared articlesDaniel KokotajloResearcher
3 shared articlesScott AaronsonResearcher
2 shared articlesGeoffrey IrvingResearcher
2 shared articlesEliezer YudkowskyResearcher
2 shared articlesEvan HubingerResearcher
2 shared articlesSigal SamuelJournalist
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Scott Alexander’s Against SURA Seems Deeply Confused
Don't Worry About the VasemixedNov 2, 2026
“Example of safety advocate fired or left AI lab, showing internal advocacy can be less impactful than resignation.”
AI #192: Anthropic Is Going Public
Don't Worry About the VasemixedOct 29, 2026
“One of three researchers fired from OpenAI for suspected architecture leaks; expressed skepticism about firing rationale and OpenAI's response.”
Fired OpenAI Researchers Give Their First Interview Since Their Dismissal
NPRnegativeOct 25, 2026
“Safety researcher fired from OpenAI; stated company never told him in writing what information it says he leaked.”
Humans on AI, October 9th 2026
Paradigm 3mixedOct 9, 2026
“Fired allegedly for working with third-party safety organizations, co-signs open letter alleging OpenAI stifles internal debate.”
Three fired OpenAI researchers are pushing back
XnegativeOct 9, 2026
“Fired from OpenAI and stated he believes the firing was for prioritizing safety over corporate interests; expressed concerns about internal fear to speak up.”