OpenAI's Sam Altman apologizes for not reporting ChatGPT account of Tumbler Ridge suspect to police
Engadget • • business
Key Points:
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a formal apology for not notifying police about concerning ChatGPT conversations linked to the Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect before the incident occurred.
- The suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, had his OpenAI account banned in June for violating policies related to potential real-world violence.
- Altman expressed deep regret for the failure to alert law enforcement and acknowledged the harm caused to the Tumbler Ridge community.
- He consulted with local officials, including the town's mayor and British Columbia's premier, agreeing that a public apology was necessary while respecting the community's grieving period.
