OpenAI Rushes to Fix 'Safety Protocols' After Oversight Led to a Horrific Mass Killing

OpenAI rushes to fix 'safety protocols' after oversight led to a horrific mass killing

OpenAI is scrambling to overhaul its safety protocols after a serious oversight allowed a Canadian ChatGPT user, who is now the suspected perpetrator of a horrific mass killing, to operate a second account without being reported to authorities. This tech giant is facing intense scrutiny for not alerting police about the user’s problematic online behavior. The company revealed on Thursday that the individual, Jesse Van Rootselaar, managed to crea…

OpenAI says under current rules, it would have reported Canada mass shooter

Artificial intelligence company says updated safety protocol would now trigger referral to authorities after Ottawa backlash

OpenAI promises Canada tighter safety protocols after ChatGPT flagged a shooter's violent chats but never called police

OpenAI is tightening its rules for cooperating with authorities following a fatal school shooting in Canada. The company had blocked the suspect's account but did not inform the police. The article OpenAI promises Canada tighter safety protocols after ChatGPT flagged a shooter's violent chats but never called police appeared first on The Decoder.

Canada Demands OpenAI Implement Stronger AI Safety Measures

The Canadian government is calling on OpenAI to implement stronger safeguards, reflecting growing concerns about the safety and regulation of artificial intelligence technologies. Ottawa’s request underscores a broader push for increased accountability in the rapidly evolving AI sector.