Lawsuits allege OpenAI hid violent ChatGPT users to shield IPO and CEO
TL;DR
California families’ lawsuits accuse OpenAI of ignoring internal safety warnings about a ChatGPT user linked to a Canadian school shooting, allegedly to protect CEO Sam Altman and the company’s IPO. The account was deactivated but could be rejoined with a new email, a move whistleblowers say concealed violent intent and delayed reporting to police. OpenAI apologized and denies wrongdoing, while the families seek damages and more suits are expected.
- School-shooting lawsuits accuse OpenAI of hiding violent ChatGPT users Ars Technica
- Families sue OpenAI over Canadian mass shooter's use of ChatGPT NPR
- Families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman CNN
- OpenAI Sued in US by Families of Canada School Shooting Victims Bloomberg.com
- OpenAI apologizes to Tumbler Ridge Tumbler RidgeLines
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