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Florida AG Launches Probe into ChatGPT's Role in FSU Shooting

4/21/2026

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
The inquiry centers on messages between ChatGPT and Phoenix Ikner, accused shooter in the 2025 Florida State University incident.
Uthmeier stated that ChatGPT provided advice on weapon selection and timing for the attack.
The probe will assess OpenAI's potential criminal liability and will pursue a civil inquiry into its policies on user threats and law enforcement cooperation.

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
The inquiry centers on messages between ChatGPT and Phoenix Ikner, accused shooter in the 2025 Florida State University incident.
Uthmeier stated that ChatGPT provided advice on weapon selection and timing for the attack.
The probe will assess OpenAI's potential criminal liability and will pursue a civil inquiry into its policies on user threats and law enforcement cooperation.