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OpenAI CEO apologizes to Tumbler Ridge community

TechCrunch AI Anthony Ha April 25, 2026
OpenAI CEO apologizes to Tumbler Ridge community
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# OpenAI CEO Apologizes for Not Alerting Police to Mass Shooting Suspect OpenAI's leader Sam Altman has apologized to residents of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, for his company's failure to report information about a mass shooting suspect to law enforcement. The apology suggests OpenAI had some knowledge of the person involved but didn't pass it along to police. The incident raises questions about what responsibility tech companies have when they possess information that could prevent violence.

In a letter to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he is “deeply sorry” that his company failed to alert law enforcement about the suspect in a recent mass shooting.

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