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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Apologizes to Tumbler Ridge Community Over Shooting

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Apologizes to Tumbler Ridge Community Over Shooting TechCrunch
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman sent a public letter to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, expressing deep regret that the company did not alert police about a ChatGPT user who later carried out a mass shooting. The 18‑year‑old suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, had been banned from the platform after posting violent scenarios. Altman said OpenAI will tighten its safety protocols and work closely with authorities to prevent similar tragedies. Read more