ChatGPT Under Fire In School Shooting Lawsuits

Seven families of victims from the Tumbler Ridge school shooting have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company’s chatbot contributed to the attack, according to a report by CNN.

The report said the February shooting in Canada left eight people dead and dozens injured. Lawsuits claim the attacker had prolonged conversations with ChatGPT about gun violence and that the platform failed to alert authorities despite internal warnings.

SCOOP: Victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting and their families sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in US district court in San Francisco on Wednesday, claiming various negligence, product liability, and other violations. https://t.co/PaMSyj9t3X

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According to court filings, plaintiffs argue OpenAI prioritized business interests over safety and allowed the user to return after account suspension. They are seeking damages and stricter safeguards, including mandatory reporting of credible threats.

OpenAI rejected the allegations, stating it has a zero-tolerance policy for violence and has strengthened safety systems. The case adds to growing scrutiny of AI platforms and their role in real-world harm.

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