Families Sue OpenAI, Say ChatGPT Helped Canadian Shooter Plan Attack

Two families have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging the company failed to report a mass shooter to authorities. The shooter used ChatGPT to plan an attack in Toronto, Canada. The lawsuits claim OpenAI was negligent. They say the company flagged the shooter’s account for "gun violence activity and planning" but did not alert law enforcement. The families argue that if OpenAI had reported the user, the attack could have been prevented. The case raises questions about the legal responsibility of AI companies when their tools are used for violence. OpenAI has not yet publicly commented on the lawsuits.