OpenAI fires employee for using confidential info on prediction markets
In Brief Posted: 3:00 PM PST · February 27, 2026 Image Credits:Bryce Durbin / TechCrunch Julie Bort OpenAI fires employee for using confidential info on prediction markets OpenAI has fired an employee over the employee’s activity on prediction markets, including Polymarket, the company confirmed to Wired. The employee used confidential OpenAI information in connection with the trades made, the company alleges. OpenAI didn’t release the name of the employee. However, a spokesperson said that such actions violated a company policy that bans workers from using inside information for personal gain, including on prediction markets. Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi allow people to make wagers on the outcomes of real-world events. For instance, on…
