Lawsuit Blames ChatGPT Maker OpenAI for Helping Plan a School Shooting
A lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI by the widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University, claiming that ChatGPT provided the shooter with harmful advice. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI failed to implement necessary safeguards to prevent such misuse of its AI technology. OpenAI has denied any wrongdoing, stating that ChatGPT only provided factual information available from public sources.
- ▪The lawsuit was filed by Vandana Joshi, whose husband was one of two victims in the shooting.
- ▪The shooter reportedly used ChatGPT to gather information on how to maximize casualties during the attack.
- ▪OpenAI has been accused of prioritizing profits over public safety in the design of its AI chatbot.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
The widow of a man killed in last year’s mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the company’s artificial intelligence chatbot for giving advice on how to carry out the rampage. The lawsuit comes after state authorities disclosed that ChatGPT gave information to the shooter about what time and location would maximize victims on campus, as well as the type of gun and ammunition to use. Authorities say he was also told that an attack can get more media attention if children are involved. “OpenAI knew this would happen. It’s happened before and it was only a matter of time before it happened again,” Vandana Joshi, whose husband Tiru Chabba was one of two people killed, said in a statement Monday. Six people were also wounded.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Mississippi Free Press.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Mississippi Free Press
