US man arrested in connection with Canada school shooting discussed with ChatGPT

US authorities charged James Codey Bryant, 30, with conspiracy, alleging he offered technical advice to the suspect in a Canadian school shooting.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT

US man arrested in connection with Canada school shooting discussed with ChatGPT

The US Department of Justice said Tuesday it had detained James Codey Bryant, 30, of western Washington state, in connection with a mass school shooting in Canada.

Bryant faces a charge of conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country. Authorities allege he provided technical advice to the primary suspect.

The primary suspect, an 18-year-old, allegedly killed six children after discussing the shooting with the AI chatbot ChatGPT.

Originally reported by The Guardian. Read the full story at The Guardian

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