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OpenAI CEO apologizes; BC Premier deems it insufficient.

4/26/2026

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Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, posted an apology on BC Premier David Eby's social-media account.
OpenAI failed to alert police about a banned account tied to Jesse Van Rootselaar, who killed eight in Tumbler Ridge, BC.
Altman pledged cooperation with all government levels and looser law-enforcement referral criteria after speaking with Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka.
Premier David Eby called the apology necessary but insufficient after expressing anger and sadness.

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Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, posted an apology on BC Premier David Eby's social-media account.
OpenAI failed to alert police about a banned account tied to Jesse Van Rootselaar, who killed eight in Tumbler Ridge, BC.
Altman pledged cooperation with all government levels and looser law-enforcement referral criteria after speaking with Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka.
Premier David Eby called the apology necessary but insufficient after expressing anger and sadness.