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OpenAI weighed police alert in June 2025 after flagged chats by 18-year-old accused in eight killings

In June 2025, OpenAI’s systems flagged and banned violent chats linked to 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, and staff debated notifying Canadian authorities but did not. After the Tumbler Ridge shooting, the company contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Her online activity also reportedly included a Roblox mass-shooting simulation and firearm posts on Reddit.