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OPENAI SUED OVER CANADA SCHOOL SHOOTING

AI DESK1 MIN READ
SAT, MAY 9, 2026

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Seven families of victims from a February shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company failed to alert authorities about the suspect's ChatGPT activity.

The families allege that OpenAI's systems flagged violent activity by shooting suspect Jesse Van Rootselaar but the company remained silent to protect its reputation and upcoming initial public offering. According to the lawsuits, OpenAI could have prevented the attack by reporting the suspect's concerning ChatGPT use to police. Instead, the company prioritized business interests over public safety. Sam Altman apologized last week for not notifying local authorities of the flagged activity. The lawsuits seek accountability for OpenAI's decision to withhold information that may have stopped the violence. The cases represent a significant legal challenge to the company, raising questions about AI platform responsibility in identifying and reporting potential threats to law enforcement.

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