US arrests suspect in connection with Tumbler Ridge school shooting
Summary
U.S. authorities charged James Cody Bryant, a Washington state resident, for helping plan a deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada. Bryant allegedly gave money and online advice to the shooter, who killed six people and then died by suicide. Canadian officials are also suing OpenAI, claiming its AI platform played a role in the tragedy.Key Facts
- James Cody Bryant, 30, is charged with conspiracy to murder people in a foreign country related to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting.
- Bryant allegedly communicated with the shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, online and provided money and technical help.
- The shooting happened on February 10, killing six people including five students, and injuring 27 others.
- The shooter, an 18-year-old transgender woman and former student, also killed her mother and half-brother before the attack.
- Bryant reportedly agreed to livestream the attack on Twitch and advised on travel logistics.
- British Columbia sued OpenAI, accusing its ChatGPT of failing to stop the shooter despite warnings and suspending her account.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized for not alerting law enforcement and promised to improve safety measures.
- OpenAI faces over 30 lawsuits in California related to this incident and alleged negligence.
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