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Florida Opens Criminal Probe into OpenAI Over Shooter’s Claimed ChatGPT Use
(MENAFN) According to reports, authorities in the US state of Florida have opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI following claims that its chatbot was used by a mass shooting suspect in an incident at a university last year.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Tuesday that investigators are reviewing communications between the suspect and ChatGPT, focusing on whether the system played any role in the events leading up to the attack.
According to reports, this is among the first known attempts to explore potential criminal liability against an AI company in connection with fatalities.
Authorities say they have already reviewed some messages and allege that the chatbot appeared to provide information related to weapons and ammunition. Investigators also claim the system may have offered suggestions about timing and locations on campus where large crowds could be found.
“If this were a person on the other end of the screen, we would be charging them with murder,” Uthmeier said.
In response, a spokesperson for OpenAI said the company does not consider ChatGPT responsible for the incident. The company also stated that once it became aware of the situation, it identified an account believed to be linked to the suspect and shared relevant information with law enforcement.
The shooting took place at Florida State University in April 2025, resulting in two deaths and six injuries. The suspect, Phoenix Ikner, was a student at the time and is currently facing charges of murder and attempted murder. He has pleaded not guilty.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Tuesday that investigators are reviewing communications between the suspect and ChatGPT, focusing on whether the system played any role in the events leading up to the attack.
According to reports, this is among the first known attempts to explore potential criminal liability against an AI company in connection with fatalities.
Authorities say they have already reviewed some messages and allege that the chatbot appeared to provide information related to weapons and ammunition. Investigators also claim the system may have offered suggestions about timing and locations on campus where large crowds could be found.
“If this were a person on the other end of the screen, we would be charging them with murder,” Uthmeier said.
In response, a spokesperson for OpenAI said the company does not consider ChatGPT responsible for the incident. The company also stated that once it became aware of the situation, it identified an account believed to be linked to the suspect and shared relevant information with law enforcement.
The shooting took place at Florida State University in April 2025, resulting in two deaths and six injuries. The suspect, Phoenix Ikner, was a student at the time and is currently facing charges of murder and attempted murder. He has pleaded not guilty.
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