British Columbia sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting warning failure
British Columbia filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in California, alleging that the company could have accessed ChatGPT logs to warn police about a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in February 2026 that killed eight people including five students and a teacher.
What happened
British Columbia filed a lawsuit in California against OpenAI on September 21, 2026, alleging the company could have used ChatGPT logs to warn police and avert a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
On February 10, 2026, teenager Jesse Van Rootselaar allegedly killed five students and a teacher at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northern BC, as well as her mother, her half-brother and finally herself.
Reported impact
The shooting resulted in eight deaths including five students, one teacher, and two family members of the perpetrator.
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