Lawsuit demands OpenAI pay for new school after ChatGPT used in shooting

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What happened

British Columbia sues OpenAI, demands Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT logs.

Key facts

  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:28:23 UTC.

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