OpenAI has fired employees for their activities in prediction markets, including Polymarket, the company confirmed to Wired. The company alleges that the employee used OpenAI’s confidential information in connection with the transaction.
OpenAI does not release the names of its employees. But a spokesperson said the actions violated company policy that prohibits employees from using inside information for personal gain, including in prediction markets.
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi allow people to bet on the outcome of real-world events. For example, on Polymarket, bets are being placed on what products OpenAI will launch in 2026 and when it will go public. They can cover any event and make amazing money. As we recently reported, the accountant won a $470,300 jackpot in Karshi by betting on DOGE believers.
Prediction markets insist they are not gambling sites and prefer to call themselves financial platforms. Kalsi is a regulated exchange, and in fact earlier this week fined and banned Mr.Beast’s editor for similar insider trading charges. OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for additional comment.
