Florida Opens Criminal Probe Into OpenAI Over FSU Shooting Links

53 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 21

Florida has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI, examining whether ChatGPT played a role in advising the FSU mass shooter.
Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges ChatGPT provided advice on firearms and logistics to the suspect, who killed two people in April 2025.
The probe may set new legal precedents for AI liability, as Florida subpoenas OpenAI for internal policies and staff information.

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