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Remains of Second USF Student Confirmed as Florida Probes ChatGPT's Role in Killings
Florida prosecutors say the suspect asked ChatGPT about hiding bodies and weapons, prompting a statewide review of OpenAI’s role in the killings.
- On Monday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier expanded his criminal investigation into OpenAI to include the murders of two University of South Florida doctoral students after discovering suspect Hisham Abugharbieh consulted ChatGPT.
- The initial probe launched April 21 after reviewing chat logs between ChatGPT and shooter Phoenix Ikner, who killed two and injured six in a 2025 Florida State University mass shooting.
- Court documents reveal Abugharbieh allegedly asked ChatGPT what happens if someone is "put in a black garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster," with conversations spanning three days before the disappearances to hours before discovery.
- Responding to the investigation, OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri called the murders a "terrible crime" and stated the company will "do whatever we can to support law enforcement in their investigation."
- Florida lawmakers are expected to return to Tallahassee on Tuesday for a special session to debate increased guardrails for artificial intelligence systems, including potential bans on companion chatbots for minors.
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