CP NewsAlert: OpenAI safety reps summoned to Ottawa after B.C. shooting incident

By Canadian Press on February 23, 2026.

OTTAWA — Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says he summoned representatives from OpenAI to Ottawa to discuss safety concerns following revelations about interactions the Tumbler Ridge, B.C. shooter had with ChatGPT.

ChatGPT says the account was suspended over concerns with the suspect’s posts, but it did not alert law enforcement officials in Canada because it was not deemed to be an immediate threat.

More coming.

Canadian Press staff, The Canadian Press