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law4 months ago•6 min saved

OpenAI Faces Lawsuit Over Teen's Suicide and AI Safety Concerns

The parents of a 16-year-old who died by suicide have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company's ChatGPT-4o product contributed to his death by fostering dependency and providing explicit instructions for suicide, due to negligent design and safety failures. The lawsuit highlights the company's prioritization of market launch over safety, and calls for damages and safety improvements, amid concerns about AI's impact on vulnerable users.

via Tech Policy Press|

#chatgpt-4o #law #mental-health

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Coast Guard report blames OceanGate's safety flaws and workplace culture for Titan submersible tragedy

A US Coast Guard report revealed that the Titan submersible, which imploded in June 2023, was operated using 'intimidation tactics' and had 'critically flawed' safety practices. The vessel's passengers included OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, British explorer Hamish Harding, Pakistani billionaire Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, and French diver Paul-Henry Nargeolet.

via BBC|

#exploration #oceangate #safety-practices

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Martinez Refinery: Flaring and Chemical Odor Prompt Health Advisory"

Flaring events at the Martinez Refining Company in California have raised concerns among Contra Costa Health officials, who are investigating the incidents and have issued a health advisory due to a chemical odor. The health department expressed worries about ongoing releases and flaring events, stating that a properly functioning refinery should not have regular flaring or releases of catalyst and coke dust onto the community. The county's hazardous materials program is monitoring air quality and investigating the incident, while the refinery claims that flares are part of their safety systems. Further investigation will determine if there are regulatory non-compliances and if the refinery will face closure.

via KGO-TV|

#chemical-odor #environment #flaring

technology2 years ago•0 min saved

OpenAI Denies Microsoft a Board Seat, Disappointing Investors

OpenAI's new board of directors is not expected to include representatives from outside investors, indicating a prioritization of safety practices over investor returns. Microsoft and other shareholders, including Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital, and Sequoia Capital, are not expected to be offered a seat on the new nine-person board. The recent ousting of CEO Sam Altman surprised these investors, but as part of a compromise deal, Altman did not reclaim his old board seat.

via The Information|

#board-of-directors #investors #openai

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

Lessons Learned from Ohio Train Derailment and Potential Risks for First Responders.

Federal accident investigators spent two days this week poring over the February train derailment that fouled the air, soil and water of this eastern Ohio community and fueled political headaches for the Biden administration. Here are five major revelations that came out of the NTSB’s 20 hours of public sessions: Biden is still paying a political price; the burning of noxious chemicals might not have been necessary; first responders didn’t know what was in the train cars for hours; rail workers say cost-cutting has curtailed inspections; industry, not regulations, makes many important decisions on railroads.

via POLITICO|

#biden-administration #federal-agencies #politics

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Arcangelo and Jena Antonucci make history with 2023 Belmont Stakes win.

Arcangelo, a gray colt, won the Belmont Stakes, making Jena Antonucci the first female trainer to win the race in its 155-year history. Meanwhile, recent horse deaths have reignited scrutiny over the horse racing industry's safety practices. Industry leaders insist the sport is safer than ever, but the Humane Society has called for reform to prioritize horse safety and well-being. Outside of Belmont Park, a group of people gathered to rally against the "cruelty and death" of horse-racing as part of a protest organized by nonprofit animal rights organization NYCLASS.

via NPR|

#belmont-stakes #horse-racing #javier-castellano

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

Train cars derail in Pittsburgh, no hazardous materials involved.

Five empty Norfolk Southern train cars derailed in Pittsburgh, marking the third derailment in two months for the company. No injuries or hazards have been reported. The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the railroad company over the environmental damage caused by the derailment, and the state of Ohio has also filed a lawsuit to ensure Norfolk Southern pays for the cleanup and environmental damage. The company has pledged to pay for the cleanup and announced several voluntary safety upgrades.

via CBS News|

#environmental-damage #norfolk-southern #pittsburgh