OpenAI to review security protocol following Canadian school shooting



02/27/2026 4:35 AM


OpenAI stated it would take "immediate action" to examine its security measures after the February 10th school shooting in Canada. Jesse Van Rotselaar, an 18-year-old shooter, set up a second ChatGPT account following the suspension of her first one, which was due to violating rules by promoting violence.



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As reported by Politico, the company's statement comes after a series of discussions with the governments of Canada and British Columbia. "This is just the beginning of the work we need to do together with the Canadian government to enhance AI safety," said Anne O'Leary, the Vice President of OpenAI. The company also promised to set up a way for Canadian police to quickly exchange information about users who pose a danger. It also stated that it would "make it more difficult" for users who have been suspended to come back to the platform.

The Canadian government has not yet provided a meaningful response to the statements made by OpenAI. A representative from Artificial Intelligence Canada stated they will offer additional information in the near future.

On February 24, Canadian officials asked OpenAI for more information about its security measures and the reason given for not considering "suspicious activity" as a real danger. This came after a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, where nine people were killed, including the young person who carried out the attack.

source: politico.com

 


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