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Sam Altman is “the face of evil” for not reporting school shooter, says lawyer

2026-04-29 · Ars Technica

A lawyer is suing OpenAI for allegedly failing to report a ChatGPT user who discussed school shooting plans, claiming the company prioritized protecting Sam Altman's reputation and the upcoming IPO over public safety. Apparently 'don't be evil' was already taken, so OpenAI went with 'don't report evil.' When your chatbot becomes an accomplice by omission, maybe it's time to rethink those safety priorities.

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