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Ministers raise prospect of new AI safety regulations as shooting questions mount
- Two federal ministers indicated that Ottawa might introduce new online safety regulations related to artificial intelligence due to concerns about OpenAI's handling of the Tumbler Ridge shooting by Jesse Van Rootselaar.
- OpenAI faced scrutiny after the Wall Street Journal reported that Van Rootselaar's account was shut down for posts involving gun violence scenarios.
- OpenAI banned Van Rootselaar from ChatGPT seven months before the shooting but only informed police after the killings on February 10 in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
- Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon and Justice Minister Sean Fraser expressed disappointment to OpenAI and stated all regulatory options are being considered to better protect Canadians.
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Ministers raise prospect of new AI safety regulations as shooting questions mount
OTTAWA - Two federal ministers signalled Wednesday that Ottawa could act to improve online safety related to artificial intelligence as questions mount concerning OpenAI's decision not to warn police about
·Toronto, Canada
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