⚡👀 NEW - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologized publicly after the company failed to warn police about a ChatGPT account linked to a mass shooting suspect.
In February 2026, Jesse Van Rootselaar carried out a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. It killed 8 people and injured more than two dozen others.
The man’s ChatGPT account was banned in June 2025, it had messages describing violent acts.
Some OpenAI employees worried it could mean real danger, but the company did not contact authorities.
In a letter dated April 23, 2026, Altman said he is deeply sorry, He offered condolences to the victims’ families and the community. He also promised that OpenAI will work more closely with governments to prevent this from happening again.
In February 2026, Jesse Van Rootselaar carried out a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. It killed 8 people and injured more than two dozen others.
The man’s ChatGPT account was banned in June 2025, it had messages describing violent acts.
Some OpenAI employees worried it could mean real danger, but the company did not contact authorities.
In a letter dated April 23, 2026, Altman said he is deeply sorry, He offered condolences to the victims’ families and the community. He also promised that OpenAI will work more closely with governments to prevent this from happening again.
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