OpenAI will notify authorities of credible threats after Canada mass shooter's second account was discovered
Engadget • 2/21/2026 – 2/27/2026
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Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
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- 2026-02-21
- 2026-02-23
- 2026-02-27OpenAI will notify authorities of credible threats after Canada mass shooter's second account was discovered (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 12 independent sources
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