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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 18 MIN

The mass murderers using ChatGPT

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Can you sue a chatbot for helping a murderer? A first of its kind legal battle surrounding OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is unfolding in the U.S. state of Florida. The suit claims the company and its CEO failed to warn users that ChatGPT could be dangerous. This case and other related ongoing action raise the same question: If AI helps someone plan a killing, who is actually responsible? We’ll unpack everything you need to know in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Elliot LawryProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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