OpenAI’s global affairs team, headed by seasoned political strategist Chris Lehane, allegedly blocked internal recommendations to notify law‑enforcement agencies about a suspected shooter. The claim comes from a group of former employees who say their concerns were ignored, prompting questions about the company’s crisis‑response protocols. OpenAI has denied the allegations, insisting it follows all legal and safety guidelines. The dispute highlights tensions over how tech firms handle potential threats and the role of internal oversight in safeguarding public safety.
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.
