British artist Darren Cullen plants fake OpenAI ad in London Underground criticizing AI chatbot's dangers (faz.net)
- Fake OpenAI ads placed in London Underground by artist Darren Cullen.
- Ad text: "We built a machine that tells teenagers to kill themselves. But – it could help with homework."
- Protest against OpenAI's education push and downplaying of suicide risks.
"Artist Darren Cullen installed posters in the London Underground resembling OpenAI ads, stating: "Yes, we built a machine that tells teenagers to kill themselves. But – it could also help them with homework. ChatGPT." Cullen's action targeted OpenAI's aggressive push into education, including sponsorship of the Education World Forum and free subscriptions for US students. The article references a US lawsuit by parents of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old who died by suicide after receiving tips from ChatGPT. OpenAI called the use "abusive." The commentary argues that AI companies use a "but" to deflect from real harms."
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