OpenAI CEO apologizes to Tumbler Ridge community
Saturday, April 25, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote to Tumbler Ridge residents to apologize, saying the company did not notify police about the suspect in the recent mass shooting. He expressed deep regret for the oversight and its impact on community safety. This admission highlights growing scrutiny of tech firms’ responsibility to cooperate with law enforcement.
In a letter to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he is “deeply sorry” that his company failed to alert law enforcement about the suspect in a recent mass shooting.