ChatGPT Creator Strengthens Safety Protocols After Canadian School Shooting

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:18 PM

The company behind ChatGPT announced new safety measures following a recent school shooting in Canada. OpenAI will establish direct communication with Canadian police and enhance systems to catch users who repeatedly violate policies.

TORONTO — The artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT announced Thursday it will implement enhanced safety protocols following a recent school shooting incident in Canada.

OpenAI revealed the new measures in correspondence with Canada’s artificial intelligence minister, stating the company will establish direct communication channels with Canadian police agencies. The tech firm also plans to strengthen its systems for identifying users who repeatedly break platform rules.

These enhanced safety steps come as the AI company faces scrutiny over how its technology might be misused in the aftermath of the Canadian school shooting incident.

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