Firmus said it had made the decision due to “recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions”.
The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.
The firm said users can no longer engage in “sustained and needless” abusive behaviour towards the tech.
The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.
Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared – but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.
Philadelphia police said the tip was “flagged as spam”, but criticised the tech company for taking more than two months to detect and report the breach.
The King spoke of “threats to our international order” in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.
Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the “best position” to lead the charge.
Adrienne Murray follows NASA scientists in Iceland researching a rare total solar eclipse.