School shooting in British Columbia leads to lawsuits against OpenAI

Thirty-seven lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman after a school shooting in British Columbia, Canada. The attack happened at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on February 10, 2026, and killed and injured students and staff. Prosecutors say the shooter used ChatGPT to plan the attack. OpenAI's own safety team reportedly warned the company to contact police, but managers did not act. Survivors, including students, teachers, and a principal, filed the cases in California federal court. They claim OpenAI cared more about its reputation than public safety. OpenAI says it has since improved how it handles threats. The British Columbia government has knocked down the school building and may also take legal action against the company.