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OpenAI CEO Apologizes for Not Alerting Police, Premier Says Insufficient

4/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, apologized to Tumbler Ridge for not notifying police about a ChatGPT account linked to the February 10 shooting.
OpenAI banned the shooter’s account in June 2025 after automated tools flagged violent content, and gave the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) the data and promised contacts with authorities.
British Columbia Premier David Eby posted Altman’s apology on social media, saying it is necessary but grossly insufficient for the families.

History

Historical Context

Microsoft’s early chatbot Tay was followed by Zo, an English-language successor criticized for filters that blocked any mention of the Middle East or its holy texts while allowing Christianity. The pattern continued with Copilot’s 2023 launch on February 7, whose Windows integration sparked user backlash and protests over AI bias and Microsoft’s cloud ties to the Israeli military.

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Story summary

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, apologized to Tumbler Ridge for not notifying police about a ChatGPT account linked to the February 10 shooting.
OpenAI banned the shooter’s account in June 2025 after automated tools flagged violent content, and gave the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) the data and promised contacts with authorities.
British Columbia Premier David Eby posted Altman’s apology on social media, saying it is necessary but grossly insufficient for the families.

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