Canada minister to meet with OpenAI's Altman to discuss safety measures after shooting

Reuters
2026.02.27 21:40
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Canada's minister for artificial intelligence, Evan Solomon, will meet with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to discuss safety measures following a recent school shooting in British Columbia. Solomon noted OpenAI's willingness to improve law enforcement protocols and enhance safeguards, but expressed the need for a detailed implementation plan for these commitments.

OTTAWA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Canada’s minister in charge of artificial intelligence said on Friday that he will meet with OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman next week to discuss how the ChatGPT maker plans to boost safety protocols in the wake of a recent school shooting in the Canadian province of British Columbia.

“While we note their willingness to strengthen law enforcement referral protocols, establish direct points of contact with Canadian authorities, and enhance safeguards, we have not yet seen a detailed plan for how these commitments will be implemented in practice,” minister Evan Solomon, said in a statement.