Montreal teen accused of using AI to plot school attack

AI News August 22, 2026 03:30 AM

RCMP say they have arrested a Montreal youth who allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to potentially plot an attack on a school. The teen was arrested Friday after an investigation began several weeks ago as a result of intelligence shared by the FBI. Charges have not yet been laid.

Montreal teen accused of using AI to plot school attack

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