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Shannon Bond

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New lawsuits claim OpenAI execs put image ahead of safety in Canadian mass shooting

New lawsuits claim OpenAI execs put image ahead of safety in Canadian mass shooting

Shannon Bond | Sep 2, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC
The suits say that recommendations to alert police about the alleged shooter were nixed by OpenAI's global affairs team, led by veteran political strategist Chris Lehane. OpenAI denies the claims.
Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged safety lapses
Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged safety lapses
The lawsuit accuses the company of failing to warn users that ChatGPT could be dangerous and instead marketing it as safe and reliable.
Shannon Bond | Jun 1, 2026, 7:52 PM UTC
Pennsylvania sues Character.AI over claims chatbot posed as doctor
Pennsylvania sues Character.AI over claims chatbot posed as doctor
State officials allege a Character.AI bot claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist and provided a fake state medical license number.
Shannon Bond | May 5, 2026, 9:26 PM UTC
Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
Florida's attorney general is launching a criminal investigation into the alleged role of ChatGPT in a mass shooting at Florida State University last year.
Tristan Wood, Shannon Bond | Apr 21, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC
Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'
Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'
OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.
Shannon Bond | Apr 8, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC