OpenAI has reportedly terminated three safety researchers, Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak and Mikita Balesni, for alleged misconduct including sharing confidential company information with a third-party AI-safety organization. The employees recently worked on OpenAI’s safety team, according to people familiar with the matter. The reported dismissals follow the launch of OpenAI’s GPT-6.1 Sol model and come as the company’s valuation stands at approximately $852 billion. The episode raises questions about internal controls, proprietary-information safeguards and investor confidence. Investors will be watching for official statements, funding announcements and strategic partnerships that could shape expectations for OpenAI’s valuation prospects by year-end. The material also promotes live prediction-market analysis powered by Vera.