Florida AG Warns ChatGPT Could Face Murder Liability After FSU Attack
Florida’s top prosecutor is escalating a mass shooting case into uncharted legal territory, by targeting AI itself.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has opened a criminal probe into OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT may have helped a gunman plan the 2025 Florida State University attack. According to the Associated Press and NPR, prosecutors reviewed chat logs showing suspect Phoenix Ikner asked the chatbot about weapons, ammunition, and when campus would be most crowded.
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That claim is now driving subpoenas demanding OpenAI’s internal policies and safety protocols.
OpenAI disputes the allegation, saying ChatGPT only returned publicly available information and did not encourage violence. The company says it is cooperating with investigators.
The tension centers on a key legal question: if a human giving the same advice could face murder charges, can an AI system, or its creators, be held responsible?
The case could set a precedent as lawsuits and investigations targeting AI companies continue to grow nationwide.
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