Canada seeks answers from OpenAI for failing to alert police after suspending school shooter’s account
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Canada's artificial intelligence minister has summoned OpenAI representatives to explain why the company didn't alert police after suspending the account of Jesse Van Rootselaar in June 2023, prior to the February 2024 school shooting in Tumbler Ridge where she killed eight people. Van Rootselaar had described violent scenarios involving guns to ChatGPT, prompting the suspension for "furtherance of violent activities." OpenAI, however, determined the activity didn't represent "credible or imminent planning" and didn't notify Canadian law enforcement. The minister seeks clarification on OpenAI's safety protocols and escalation thresholds for involving police. The meeting comes as Canada considers regulating AI chatbots, particularly regarding minors' access. OpenAI stated they contacted the RCMP after learning of the shooting.
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