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technology27 days ago•6 min saved

Lawsuits Allege OpenAI Ignored Threats From ChatGPT Before BC School Shooting

Several families filed California lawsuits accusing OpenAI of failing to alert Canadian authorities about a planned school shooting after the shooter’s ChatGPT conversations flagged a credible threat, arguing the company prioritized profits and avoided reporting to protect IPO prospects. The suits say OpenAI’s deactivation of the account and guidance that a new account could be created undermined safety, even as the company apologized for not alerting law enforcement. OpenAI maintains logs did not show imminent danger and cites privacy concerns. The cases highlight ongoing debates over AI safety, reporting thresholds, and liability in mass-violence events.

via Futurism|

#chatgpt #lawsuits #mass-violence

society5 months ago•3 min saved

Influencers and Tech Uncover Dark Secrets in High-Profile Cases

Social media influencers and online vigilantes have falsely targeted innocent individuals, such as Palestinian student Mustapha Kharbouch, amid a tragic shooting at Brown University, highlighting the dangers of rapid misinformation and lack of accountability in the digital age, which often results in real harm to innocent people.

via Axios|

#influencers #mass-violence #misinformation

world9 months ago•7 min saved

Minneapolis School Shooting: Motives, Suspect, and Victims

The Minneapolis church shooting, which resulted in multiple casualties, appears to lack a clear ideological motive. Instead, analysts suggest the shooter was influenced by a chaotic mix of extremist and violent references online, driven more by a desire for violence and notoriety than by specific beliefs. The case highlights the complex and often incoherent online influences that can contribute to such acts of violence.

via NPR|

#extremism-analysis #ideological-motives #mass-violence

world10 months ago•2 min saved

11 Injured in Mass Stabbing at Michigan Walmart, Suspect in Custody

At least 11 people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, with a suspect in custody, believed to be a local resident armed with a folding knife. The incident appears to be random, and authorities, including the FBI, are investigating. The community and first responders are mourning and responding to the event, which is ongoing.

via USA Today|

#mass-violence #michigan #stabbing

world10 months ago•2 min saved

11 Injured in Stabbing at Michigan Walmart

A man armed with a folding knife stabbed 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, with many victims in serious or critical condition; the suspect was quickly apprehended by shoppers and a sheriff's deputy, and the incident appears to be a random act of violence.

via ABC News|

#mass-violence #michigan #public-safety

crime10 months ago•15 min saved

One Year After the Trump Assassination Attempt: A Reflection on Impact and Aftermath

Thomas Crooks, a 20-year-old college student, led a secret double life involving building explosives and planning an assassination attempt on a Trump rally in 2024, which he carried out by firing from a rooftop, resulting in one death and injuries, while his motives remain unclear and his life was marked by increasing secrecy and erratic behavior.

via Yahoo|

#assassination-attempt #crime #investigation

world11 months ago•2 min saved

11 Injured in Stabbing at Oregon Homeless Shelter

Eleven people were stabbed at a homeless shelter in Salem, Oregon, with one victim bleeding heavily from the neck. The suspect, who had spent the night at the shelter and was considered new, was arrested after the attack, which was captured on security footage. The incident has shocked the community, and the shelter, operated by Union Gospel Mission, is expected to reopen soon.

via The Guardian|

#mass-violence #oregon #shelter

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Maryland Teen Arrested for Threatening School Shooting with Disturbing 'Manifesto'

An 18-year-old high school student in Montgomery County, Maryland, has been charged with making threats of mass violence after writing a 129-page document expressing a desire to "shoot up" his high school. The document, described as a "manifesto," contains disturbing passages and references to mass shootings and bomb-making. The student has a history of psychiatric treatment related to homicidal and suicidal thoughts, and authorities have credited Maryland legislation with preventing him from obtaining firearms. The school system has increased security precautions, and the student has not physically attended school since 2022.

via WTOP|

#crime #maryland #mass-violence