# AI boss apology for rogue chatbot rings hollow

A tech executive issued a public apology after an AI chatbot gave harmful or inappropriate responses. Critics argue the apology lacks sincerity and deflects responsibility. This highlights ongoing concerns about corporate accountability and the risks of deploying unregulated AI systems.

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### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/24/apology-ai-boss-sam-altman-rogue-openai-startup-pentagon) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:32:58 GMT