Overview
- Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said OpenAI leaders were called to Ottawa to explain safety protocols and disclosure decisions.
- OpenAI’s systems flagged Jesse Van Rootselaar’s violent prompts in June 2025, and the account was banned after review without a referral under its ‘imminent and credible’ standard.
- The company says it proactively contacted the RCMP after the Feb. 10 attack and is supporting the investigation.
- Reporting describes staff urging a law-enforcement alert while leadership declined, sharpening scrutiny of how AI firms weigh privacy against public safety.
- Investigators are reviewing the suspect’s prior police welfare checks and online activity, including a Roblox simulation and firearms-related posts, to assess planning and motive.