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Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting

Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting

OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has confirmed that the account of the suspect in the Tumbler Ridge shooting incident was banned from its platform before the incident occurred. According to the company, the account's activity did not meet the threshold to warrant a notification to the authorities at the time. The Tumbler Ridge shooting incident, which took place in a small town in British Columbia, Canada, has raised concerns about the potential misuse of advanced AI technology. While the details of the case are still under investigation, the news highlights the ongoing challenges in balancing the benefits of AI with the need to prevent its potential misuse. OpenAI has stated that it takes the responsible development and deployment of its AI systems seriously and is committed to working with relevant authorities to address any concerns that may arise in the future.

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