Can a Chatbot Be Charged With Murder?

About this episode

The episode discusses a criminal investigation into OpenAI regarding ChatGPT's involvement in a mass shooting, market reactions to potential Iran peace talks, and advancements in EV charging technology.

A.M. Edition for April 22. Florida has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in a mass shooting that killed two people at Florida State University. Plus, future Iran peace talks may be in doubt, but nobody told investors. Ben Kumar from investment manager 7IM explains the trader enthusiasm fueling yet-more market records. And imagine charging your EV in six and a half minutes. Battery-maker CATL says that’ll soon be a reality. Luke Vargas hosts. Explore our series on the financial realities of divorce. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Luke Vargas

Guest: Ben Kumar

Topics covered

• ChatGPT
• criminal investigation
• mass shooting
• Iran peace talks
• market records
• EV charging
• battery technology

Keywords

• OpenAI
• ChatGPT
• Florida State University
• mass shooting
• Ben Kumar
• market records
• CATL
• EV charging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OpenAI, 7IM, CATL

Products: ChatGPT

Places: Florida, Florida State University

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