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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: British Columbia Sues OpenAI Over Tumbler Ridge School Shooting
Caption: British Columbia Sues OpenAI Over Tumbler Ridge School Shooting. British Columbia has sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT could have helped prevent February’s deadly Tumbler Ridge school shooting. The province says OpenAI knew the shooter discussed gun violence, but failed to warn local law enforcement beforehand. Nine people, mostly children, were killed, while the shooter later died by suicide after attacking her former school. The lawsuit seeks damages for recovery costs and changes to OpenAI’s handling of conversations involving potential violence. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously apologized, saying the company was deeply sorry for failing to contact authorities. The lawsuit follows claims from more than 30 victims’ relatives and others affected by the devastating attack. Whistleblowers alleged OpenAI safety staff recommended contacting police, but company leadership overruled that recommendation before the shooting. OpenAI denies wrongdoing, saying it works with authorities and reports conversations indicating imminent, credible risks of harm. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,British Columbia,OpenAI,ChatGPT,Tumbler Ridge school shooting,gun violence,Sam Altman,lawsuit,law enforcement,suicide,victims’ relatives,whistleblowers,OpenAI safety staff,police
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