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OpenAI Sued: Family Alleges Failure to Flag School Shooter's Chatbot Warnings

Among the injured was 12-year-old Maya Gebala, who sustained gunshot wounds to the head and neck and remains hospitalised.

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Storyboard•12-03-2026, 17:05

OpenAI Sued: Family Alleges Failure to Flag School Shooter's Chatbot Warnings

•Family of 12-year-old Maya Gebala, injured in a Canadian school shooting, sues OpenAI.
•Lawsuit alleges OpenAI failed to notify authorities about attacker Jesse Van Rootselaar's violent ChatGPT conversations.
•Attacker reportedly discussed gun violence scenarios with ChatGPT, treating it as a "trusted confidante."
•OpenAI banned the suspect's first account in June 2025 but allegedly rejected internal recommendations to contact law enforcement.
•Suspect reportedly created a second account, continuing discussions on violent scenarios, raising questions about AI company responsibility.

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