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Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert,Brent D. Griffiths @ Business Insider 2 place · 02/19/2026 22:08 EDT

OpenAI offers $15,000 and support resources to staff affected by

OpenAI confirmed it's offering resources to staff navigating ICE detention or other immigration issues, including $15,000 in reimbursement of legal fees.

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