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ChatGPT Logs Used in Palisades Fire Trial
Prosecutors used location data from ChatGPT logs to support their case against Jonathan Rinderknecht in the Palisades fire trial. The logs provided crucial evidence linking him to the deadly New Year's Day wildfire.
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Jonathan Rinderknecht was facing arson charges for setting a fire on New Year's Day in 2025, which became one of the deadliest wildfires in LA history. To make their case, prosecutors turned to location data from his iPhone, security camera footage, and witness testimony. But they also turned to his
2026-06-28 14:12 UTC