Prosecutors used ChatGPT logs as evidence in the Palisades fire trial

Prosecutors used ChatGPT logs as evidence in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, who was charged with arson for starting a deadly wildfire in Los Angeles. The logs showed he generated fire images, expressed anger, and ranted about the wealthy, which prosecutors used alongside location data and witness testimony. This case highlights the growing role of AI chatbot records in criminal investigations.