Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting

OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.

OpenAI identified suspicious activity by Jesse Van Rootselaar in June 2025 and banned the account, but did not alert authorities at that time.

OpenAI flagged Jesse Van Rootselaar's account in June 2025 for 'furtherance of violent activities' but did not refer it to law enforcement.

OpenAI banned Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT account in June 2025 for violating its usage policy but did not alert authorities at that time.

OpenAI identified and banned Jesse Van Rootselaar's account in June 2025 for misuse but did not refer it to law enforcement.

OpenAI banned Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT account in June 2025 for violating its usage policy but did not alert authorities at that time.

OpenAI identified and banned Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT account in June 2025 for misuse but did not refer it to law enforcement.

OpenAI identified and banned Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT account in June 2025 for misuse but did not refer it to law enforcement.

OpenAI blocked Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT account six months before the shooting but did not notify authorities because it did not meet the threat threshold.

OpenAI identified and banned Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT account in June 2025 for violating its usage policy. The company considered alerting authorities but determined the activity did not meet the threshold for referral. After the shooting, OpenAI contacted Canadian police with information on the individual and their use of ChatGPT.

OpenAI banned Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT account in June 2025 for violating usage policies but determined the activity did not warrant alerting law enforcement. After the February 2026 shooting, OpenAI contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with information on the suspect's use of ChatGPT.