BC Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Ties to Tumbler Ridge Shooting
British Columbia filed a San Francisco federal lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, arguing the February Tumbler Ridge school shooting could have been prevented if OpenAI had warned police after flagging the shooter’s ChatGPT conversations; the province seeks damages to fund a replacement school, mental health care, and policy changes to how ChatGPT conversations are monitored and reported. OpenAI says it notifies authorities when there is imminent risk and remains committed to safety, while Altman apologized for not acting; BC’s suit follows other lawsuits alleging safety failures by OpenAI in violence-related cases.