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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologizes to Tumbler Ridge community for failing to alert police about shooting suspect

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologizes to Tumbler Ridge community for failing to alert police about shooting suspect Image: Primary
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologised to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, for the company’s failure to alert law enforcement about a ChatGPT user who was later identified as the suspect in a mass shooting that killed eight people. In a letter published in the local newspaper Tumbler RidgeLines, Altman said he is “deeply sorry” that OpenAI did not alert Altman said he had discussed the shooting with Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka and British Columbia Premier David E OpenAI has said it is improving safety protocols British Columbia Premier David E
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