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April 21, 2026
Florida AG investigates ChatGPT over FSU shooting
- Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed a criminal investigation into OpenAI's ChatGPT regarding its potential role in the FSU shooting that killed two and injured six.
- Investigators reviewed chat logs between ChatGPT and the shooter, believing the AI may have advised on weapon selection and attack timing.
- OpenAI has cooperated with the investigation, asserting that ChatGPT provides factual responses and does not promote illegal activity.
7 Sources
- Florida Inquiry Into ChatGPT’s Role in FSU Shooting Shifts to Criminal InvestigationApr 21, 2026 at 3:24 PM · NYT
- OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shootingApr 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM · BBC
- Florida AG issues subpoenas in OpenAI criminal probeApr 21, 2026 at 7:44 PM · The Hill
- Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shootingApr 21, 2026 at 8:02 PM · NPR
- ChatGPT under criminal investigation in Florida over role in FSU shootingApr 21, 2026 at 9:31 PM · Independent
- Florida probes OpenAIApr 21, 2026 at 9:59 PM · The Hill
- OpenAI Under Criminal Probe in Florida Over Mass Shooter’s ChatGPT UseApr 21, 2026 at 10:47 PM · WSJ