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OpenAI failed to notify law enforcement about a school shooter's access to ChatGPT, which could have potentially been used to plan or carry out the attack.

AIPublic SafetyLaw EnforcementApr 25, 2026score 0.272 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed regret for not informing law enforcement about a school shooter's access to ChatGPT in Canada. This incident raises concerns about AI platform accountability and potential risks associated with such technologies.

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OpenAI failed to notify law enforcement about a school shooter's access to ChatGPT, which could have potentially been used to plan or carry out the attack.
Parent: AIEntity: ChatGPTImpact: negativeDate: Apr 25, 2026Target: OpenAI's responsibility to report suspicious activities on its platform to law enforcement

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman "deeply sorry" for failing to alert law enforcement to Canada school shooter's ChatGPT account https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sam-altman-deeply-sorry-not-flagging-law-enforcement-canada-school-shooters-chatgpt-account/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Technology @technology-thenewsdesk
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman "deeply sorry" for failing to alert law enforcement to Canada school shooter's ChatGPT account https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sam-altman-deeply-sorry-not-flagging-law-enforcement-canada-school-shooters-chatgpt-account/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into World News @world-news-CBSNews
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