AI Foresight: Could Generative AI Have Predicted a Tragedy?

ethics#llm📝 Blog|Analyzed: Feb 23, 2026 05:30
Published: Feb 23, 2026 05:25
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This article explores a fascinating, and unfortunately tragic, scenario where the use of Generative AI, specifically a Large Language Model, identified potentially dangerous behavior. While the outcome is devastating, the early detection capabilities of AI raise exciting questions about its potential in threat assessment and proactive safety measures. The article highlights the complex ethical considerations surrounding the application of these powerful technologies.
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"In June 2025, OpenAI's automatic monitoring system quietly tagged a ChatGPT account: Jesse Van Rootselaar. Trigger reason: This user repeatedly described scenarios involving gun violence in consecutive days of conversations."
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* Cited for critical analysis under Article 32.