US EditionFlorida attorney general launches investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT
Uthmeier said the probe will examine whether ChatGPT helped plan the attack and whether the platform exposes minors to self-harm and abuse content.
- On Thursday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT, citing public safety and national security concerns tied to the 2025 Florida State University shooting.
- Court records reveal accused shooter Phoenix Ikner entered more than 200 prompts into ChatGPT before the April 17, 2025, attack, including questions about the student union's busiest times and tactical execution.
- Attorneys for Robert Morales, killed in the shooting, plan to sue OpenAI, alleging the gunman was in "constant communication" with ChatGPT; Uthmeier cited alleged links to child sexual abuse material and self-harm encouragement.
- OpenAI stated it will cooperate with the investigation while emphasizing more than 900 million weekly users rely on ChatGPT for daily tasks; Congressman Jimmy Patronis argues the case strengthens his SHIELD Act to repeal Section 230 immunity.
- Uthmeier raised concerns that OpenAI's data could be exploited by the Chinese Communist Party, while Florida lawmakers recently updated state law to address child sexual abuse material, though broader AI regulation proposals have stalled in the House.
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FSU shooting suspect used ChatGPT to help plan fatal attack, court records show
News 6 obtained court records showing the FSU shooting suspect had a conversation with ChatGPT that appeared to show him planning a the fatal attack. Florida's attorney general is using this conversation to help justify a new investigation into OpenAI.
Uthmeier Opens Investigation Into OpenAI, ChatGPT
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday that his office has opened an investigation into OpenAI and its chatbot, ChatGPT, citing concerns about child safety, public safety and national security. In a video statement and accompanying post on X, Uthmeier pointed to alleged links between ChatGPT and harmful conduct, including child sexual abuse material, suicide and self-harm involving minors. He also referenced the April 2025 ma…
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NBC MiamiFlorida attorney general launches investigation into OpenAI
Uthmeier said subpoenas would be “forthcoming.”
Florida AG announces investigation into OpenAI over shooting that allegedly involved ChatGPT
ChatGPT had reportedly been used to plan the attack that killed two and injured five at Florida State University last April. The family of one victim has said that they plan to sue OpenAI over the incident.
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