British Columbia Sues OpenAI, Altman Over School Shooting Role

The Canadian province of British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT assisted a shooter in planning a February school shooting and that OpenAI failed to report the risk to police. The suit claims negligence and seeks accountability for AI's role in the attack. This marks a significant legal test for AI liability, though details of the shooter's identity and the specific planning assistance remain unclear.