OpenAI’s vice president of product policy, Ryan Beiermeister, was terminated after a male colleague accused her of sex discrimination, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Beiermeister denied the allegation and said it was “absolutely false.” The firing followed her criticism of a planned ChatGPT feature called “adult mode,” which would introduce erotic content. OpenAI said her departure was unrelated to the concerns she raised and highlighted her prior contributions. The company’s applications chief, Fidji Simo, confirmed the “adult mode” is slated for a first‑quarter launch. Read more →