I'm not saying he's technically fired or not (i think "fired" is a term with a law-definition).

I'm saying that he prolly has a deal at OpenAI with some stock and a good/bad leaver agreement, and a salary. Getting fired in this cases is not the same as firing someone who has zero stock and needs the jobs to put food on the table.

It just does not carry the same weight for me, regardless of the lawful definition.