Montreal Minor Arrested for Using AI to Plan School Attack
A Montreal minor was arrested in August 2026 after allegedly using AI to plan an attack on a school and posting threatening messages targeting religious and ethnic groups on Telegram. The RCMP said the public was never at risk, and the arrest followed a tip from the FBI.
What happened
A Montreal youth was arrested on Friday, August 21, 2026, after allegedly using artificial intelligence to plan an attack on a school, according to the RCMP.
The minor's identity was not released under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. RCMP was surveilling the youth after receiving a tip from the FBI a few weeks prior to the arrest.
Reported impact
The minor allegedly posted threatening messages targeting Muslims, Haitians, and the LGBTQ+ community on the messaging app Telegram.
According to RCMP Sgt. Erique Gasse, the population was never at risk.
Index analysis
The youth allegedly used artificial intelligence to help plan a potential school attack. Investigators had reason to fear the suspect could commit crimes related to violent extremism.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.