Sam Altman apologised after OpenAI did not alert police about an account later linked to the Tumbler Ridge killings. The letter acknowledged the community's anger and grief and pledged work with governments to prevent similar tragedies.

After the shootings, OpenAI came forward to say that last June the company identified Van Rootselaar's account using abuse detection efforts for "furtherance of violent activities."

After the shootings, OpenAI came forward to say that last June the company identified Van Rootselaar's account using abuse detection efforts for "furtherance of violent activities."