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Polygraphs are an outdated and scientifically unreliable technology for lie detection. Despite ongoing use in law enforcement and security, they are prone to false positives, can be coercive, and are vulnerable to countermeasures. While machine learning offers minor improvements to interpretation, fundamental flaws remain, making their continued reliance problematic.

Jesse Van Rootselaar, suspect in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, reportedly discussed gun violence with ChatGPT in June, triggering OpenAI's automated review system. Despite concerns raised by OpenAI employees who urged leaders to contact authorities, the company ultimately declined to refer the account to law enforcement prior to the shooting.