Florida’s attorney general has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI’s ChatGPT to determine if the AI app played a role in advising a gunman who killed two people and injured six others at Florida State University. Attorney General James Uthmeier stated that prosecutors reviewed chat logs between ChatGPT and the gunman, Phoenix Ikner, suspecting the chatbot may have provided guidance on weapon choice and attack timing. Uthmeier emphasized the seriousness of the investigation, noting that if a human had given such advice, they would face murder charges. OpenAI, however, denies responsibility, asserting that ChatGPT only provided factual information available online and did not promote illegal activities. The investigation is part of a broader legal scrutiny of AI’s impact, with several lawsuits targeting tech companies over the mental health effects of their platforms. This case highlights the complex legal challenges surrounding AI’s role in society.
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Florida’s attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
