OpenAI CEO Apologizes for Not Alerting Authorities

OpenAI CEO Apologizes for Not Alerting Authorities

Source: Vice

Summary

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologized for not alerting law enforcement about a suspect in a recent mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada. In a letter to the residents, Altman expressed his deep sorrow and regret for the company’s failure to act. The suspect was reportedly a user of OpenAI’s technology.


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The announcement sounds ambitious.

OpenAI’s apology comes after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada. The company failed to alert law enforcement about the suspect, who was a user of their technology. This is not the first time a tech company has faced scrutiny over its role in violent events. “Because AI is so powerful, we’re apparently responsible for everything now.”


Author: Evan Null