OpenAI apologizes for not reporting Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized to the Tumbler Ridge community over how the company handled a banned ChatGPT account later linked to a mass shooting.

The letter said OpenAI should have alerted police, acknowledged the harm, and promised changes to better detect and respond to credible threats.

The case intensifies scrutiny of AI chatbot safety and the question of when platforms must notify authorities about violent risks.

It also comes amid broader investigations and criticism involving OpenAI and its safety practices.