Canada summons OpenAI executives over shooting suspect's ChatGPT use

Canada summoned OpenAI executives after the company debated referring a ChatGPT user to police but ultimately did not, months before the teenager became the sole suspect in a mass shooting. OpenAI had identified and banned the account in June 2025 for violating policies related to violent activities. The summons represents a new chapter in the ongoing case, escalating government scrutiny of AI companies' responsibility to report potential threats. It raises questions about the threshold for AI companies to break user confidentiality and contact law enforcement.

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