Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in response to new legal filings related to the Tumbler Ridge tragedy:

“My thoughts remain with everyone whose lives were forever changed by the events of Feb. 10, 2026, in Tumbler Ridge. No family, student or community should ever have to endure such profound trauma and loss.

“Our government supports the families in their pursuit of justice through the courts, and we recognize the courage it takes for survivors, families and community members to come forward to pursue answers and justice.

“We are deeply disappointed that OpenAI has made no meaningful efforts to address the harm suffered by those affected by this tragedy, and we support the additional legal claims that have been filed against the company today.

“At the provincial level, we continue to work with our legal team in British Columbia and California to explore all available legal options to hold OpenAI and its decision-makers accountable for its documented failure to notify law enforcement regarding explicit, flagged threats made by the perpetrator on the company’s ChatGPT platform.

“Although any legal action pursued by the Province would be separate from the litigation initiated by families and community members in Tumbler Ridge, we will work closely with them. These processes can proceed independently and in parallel while seeking accountability through different legal avenues.

“The commitments made by OpenAI’s leadership, including Sam Altman and Ann O’Leary, have yet to be matched by meaningful action for the people most affected by this tragedy. It is not too late for the company to demonstrate a genuine commitment to survivors, families and the Tumbler Ridge community.

“As these efforts continue, our focus remains on supporting the people of Tumbler Ridge and standing with the community as it continues to heal and recover. We will continue to pursue accountability while working to secure support for community rebuilding efforts, including the construction of a new Tumbler Ridge school facility.”

Learn More:

• To read more about the Province exploring legal options related to Tumbler Ridge tragedy, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026AG0050-000799