OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect
Associated Press News • • world
Key Points:
- OpenAI revealed it identified the ChatGPT account of Jesse Van Rootselaar last June for potential violent activity but decided not to alert Canadian police as it did not meet the threshold for imminent risk.
- Van Rootselaar, 18, killed eight people in a school shooting in British Columbia last week before dying by self-inflicted gunshot; OpenAI banned his account in June 2025 for policy violations.
- After the shooting, OpenAI proactively contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) with information about Van Rootselaar’s ChatGPT use and pledged ongoing support for the investigation.
- The RCMP confirmed they are conducting a thorough review of Van Rootselaar’s electronic devices, social media, and online activities, noting he
