OpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits from Tumbler Ridge shooting survivors over alleged negligence

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How many lawsuits were filed against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge shooting?

Thirty new lawsuits were filed in a U.S. federal court in California by survivors of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, including teachers, students, and a principal. The lawsuits allege OpenAI failed to act on warnings about the shooter’s violent plans months before the attack.

What do the lawsuits allege OpenAI did wrong?

The lawsuits allege OpenAI’s safety team identified the shooter as a credible threat eight months before the attack but was overruled by company leadership. OpenAI admitted the shooter’s account was banned but later reopened under a second account, which the plaintiffs argue demonstrates negligence.

What are the plaintiffs seeking in the lawsuits?

The plaintiffs are seeking compensatory and punitive damages, as well as the release of internal OpenAI documents and chat logs related to the shooter’s interactions with ChatGPT. They also aim to hold OpenAI publicly accountable for the alleged negligence.

Did OpenAI respond to the allegations?

OpenAI’s chief strategy officer, Jason Kwon, responded that the company prioritises safety and has teams working to define standards for reporting potential threats. He called accusations of negligence "completely untrue" and denied the involvement of OpenAI’s head of global affairs in the decision not to notify authorities.