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February 27, 2026
OpenAI would have alerted police to Canadian shooter if account was discovered today.
That’s the takeaway from Altman and Co’s new safety protocols that govern when to involve law enforcement. The changes come after a fatal shooting at a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. this month that killed eight and left dozens injured.

TL;DR
- OpenAI has implemented new safety protocols for involving law enforcement.
- These changes were prompted by a fatal school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
- The suspect's interactions with ChatGPT indicated potential real-world violence.
- Previously, OpenAI shut down the suspect's account without notifying the police.
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