The ChatGPT account linked to the suspect in the Tumbler Ridge shooting had been banned before the incident, OpenAI has said. The company confirmed it had identified the account and removed it from its platform.

OpenAI said the activity on the account did not meet the threshold required to report it to law enforcement at the time it was reviewed. The company did not provide further details about the nature of the activity. It said its assessment followed its existing policies and procedures.

The case has raised questions about how online platforms monitor and report user activity. OpenAI said it reviews accounts when potential policy violations are identified and takes action when necessary.