US EditionB.C. business groups seek AI ban for kids after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
The chambers cite research linking unregulated AI use by children to mental health and public safety risks following a mass shooting involving an AI-banned individual.
- On March 6, 2026, the Tumbler Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Prince George Chamber of Commerce urged Ottawa and the provincial government to ban children under 16 from using AI tools and social media, and their resolution now goes to the BC Chamber of Commerce for debate.
- Research shows that unregulated access to AI and platforms can contribute to social instability, mental health pressures, and safety risks, and Jerrilyn Kirk said last month's shootings underscore community vulnerability.
- The groups issued the resolution just before Thursday's virtual meeting with B.C. Premier David Eby, Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who agreed to apologize and collaborate on federal AI standards.
- The BC Chamber of Commerce's joint resolution now goes to the BC Chamber of Commerce for debate, which will determine if it advances; if adopted, it could become part of policies submitted to the provincial government, Neil Godbout said.
- According to the Canadian Press, the report published March 6, 2026, details the chambers' resolution and the meeting context between officials and OpenAI's CEO.
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The Toronto Star
B.C. business groups seek AI ban for kids after Tumbler Ridge mass shootings
VICTORIA - The Tumbler Ridge and Prince George chambers of commerce in B.C. are urging Ottawa and the provincial government to ban children under 16 from using AI tools and
Calls to ban AI & social media for youth are growing in BC after Tumbler Ridge shooting
The Tumbler Ridge and Prince George chambers of commerce in B.C. are urging Ottawa and the provincial government to ban children under 16 from using AI tools and social media.Jerrilyn Kirk, executive director of the Tumbler Ridge chamber, says last month's shootings in the community underscore that everybody is "vulnerable to the impacts of online harms."She says a growing body of research shows that giving children unregulated access to powerfu…
Winnipeg Free Press
B.C. business groups seek AI ban for kids after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
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Two B.C. chambers seek AI ban for kids after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting – Energeticcity.ca
A piece of wood carved with “TR” and the names of victims on it is shown at a vigil for the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi) TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. — The Tumbler Ridge and Prince George chambers of commerce are urging Ottawa and the provincial government to ban children under 16 from using AI tools and social media. Jerrilyn Kirk, executive director of the Tumbler Ridge chamber, says last month’s s…
Tumbler Ridge Chamber calls on Government to restrict children’s access to social media and AI tools
In the wake of revelations that Jesse Van Rootselaar appears to have used ChatGPT to plan the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, the Tumbler Ridge Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Prince George Chamber, has submitted a government policy resolution to the BC Chamber of Commerce, calling for restricting the access of children to social media and AI tools. The resolution makes six recommendations to the federal and provincial governments: Enac…
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