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Florida Probes ChatGPT Over Shooting

Florida Probes ChatGPT Over Shooting

Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal probe into OpenAI following a fatal shooting at Florida State University last year.

The investigation centers on interactions between the suspect and ChatGPT, with officials alleging the chatbot 'offered significant advice' on the commission of the crime.

OpenAI has stated that the platform is not responsible for the attack and provided factual responses available broadly online.

This case marks a significant legal challenge for the AI industry regarding developer liability for user actions.

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James Uthmeier
Republican Florida attorney general (born 1987)
ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI
Florida State University
Public university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States