Florida has launched a criminal investigation into ChatGPT and its parent OpenAI, alleging a connection to the deadly shooting at Florida State University last April.
The attack killed two people and injured six before police shot and hospitalized the suspect, who now faces multiple murder and related charges.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said that the ChatGPT bot may have advised the gunman on weapons and ammunition, adding that if it were a person giving such guidance, they could face murder charges.
Authorities issued subpoenas to OpenAI for records to assess potential criminal liability.
OpenAI denied responsibility, calling the incident a tragedy. The company said ChatGPT gave general, publicly available information and did not promote violence. It also shared a suspected account linked to the shooter with law enforcement.