GOV
OpenAI Failed to Alert Police After ChatGPT Received Pre-Attack Messages from Tumbler Ridge School Shooter
4/5Sector: Technology / AI ServicesGeography: Canada / United StatesStage: Operate
Executive Summary
ChatGPT received warning messages from the perpetrator of the Tumbler Ridge school shooting prior to the attack, but OpenAI did not notify Canadian law enforcement. CEO Sam Altman publicly apologized after the failure became public. Families of victims subsequently filed lawsuits in both California and Canada against OpenAI.
Domain
Governance & Compliance
Blindspots in accountability, regulatory compliance, ethics, risk management, data governance, and audit.
Source
AP News ↗https://apnews.com/article/openai-altman-tumbler-ridge-killings-apology-dec2adaad3946583519370eede6a
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